The Inescapable Symbolism of Putin’s China Visit on the Heels of the Trump–Xi Summit

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Coverage varies in emphasis, with the Korea Times framing the meeting in the context of U.S.-China relations, while NPR focuses on the economic aspects of the discussions. The South China Morning Post highlights the energy relationship and…

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The Inescapable Symbolism of Putin’s China Visit on the Heels of the Trump–Xi Summit

These back-to-back events in Beijing have profound implications for the emerging world order.

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10 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 14 hours. Coverage spans 4 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 3 centre, 1 lean right, 1 right.

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▪ Putin visits China after Trump as Moscow seeks to shore up ties - analysis — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
▪ Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties as Xi also seeks stable US relations after Trump summit - AP News — Google News
▪ Putin visits China to reaffirm ties as Xi seeks stable US relations after Trump summit — Korea Times
▪ Putin visiting China following historic Trump-Xi summit — CBS News — Top
▪ Xi Jinping seeks to strengthen ties with Putin during China visit — Al Jazeera English
▪ Putin heads to China to reaffirm ties as Xi seeks to balance relations with U.S. and Russia — The Globe and Mail
▪ Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties as Xi also seeks stable U.S. relations after Trump summit — The Washington Times
▪ Putin hails ‘unprecedented’ ties ahead of China visit hot on Trump’s heels — South China Morning Post
▪ Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties — NPR Topics: News

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