Xi basks in spotlight as he hosts Putin days after Trump
Two presidential visits days apart is how Xi Jinping wants the world to see him: talking to everyone, tied to no-one.
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"The new era of world affairs is less centered around the West."
— Samir Puri , Academic
"Both China and Russia need each other, but Russia clearly needs China more than before at the global stage."
— Dr Zheng Runyu , Academic
"The international situation is marked by intertwined turbulence and transformation, while unilateral hegemonic currents are running rampant."
— Xi Jinping , Politician
"It is not always easy to compare the content as not everything is shown on the surface. However, the main value lies in the content, not in the ceremonial aspects."
— Dmitry Peskov , Politician
"An early end to the conflict will help reduce disruptions to energy supply stability, the smooth flow of industrial and supply chains, and international trade order."
— Xi Jinping , Politician
"the world faces the danger of reverting to the law of the jungle."
— Xi Jinping , Politician
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Kremlin spokesperson, commenting on the role of European mediators in negotiations.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Dr Zheng Runyu is affiliated with the Centre for Russian Studies at East China Normal University in Shanghai.
Samir Puri is a researcher from Kings College London.
Vladimir Putin is the President of Russia.
Xi Jinping is the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of China.
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Two presidential visits days apart is how Xi Jinping wants the world to see him: talking to everyone, tied to no-one.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing on May 20, 2026, in a meeting meant to reaffirm ties just days after a visit by U.S. President Donald Trump to China. The quick succession of Trump's and Putin's visits highlighted Beijing's growing role as an international superpower, experts say.
During a high-profile meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping offered subtle criticism of former U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. foreign policy. Xi described China-Russia relations as a source of stability amidst global upheaval, indirectly referring to U.S. actions—especially under Trump—as unilateral and hegemonic. He emphasized the need for strategic coordination between China and Russia in the face of international fragmentation and dominance by certain states, without explicitly naming the U.S.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is meeting with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping for a two-day state visit in a bid to 'develop their privileged partnership'. The visit comes four days after Xi hosted U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing, but the Kremlin insists there is 'no correlation'. The two leaders are expected to discuss all aspects of bilateral relations, including the proposed Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline.
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