Vladimir Putin flies in to meet Xi Jinping, but there’s only one man calling the shots
Vladimir Putin's visit to Beijing was marked by a grand welcome from Xi Jinping, showcasing their strong bilateral ties. Despite the apparent camaraderie, the dynamics of the US-China relationship remain more significant for Beijing. The recent summits highlight China's growing influence on the global stage, with Russia increasingly positioned as a secondary partner.
- ▪Putin was welcomed in Beijing with a military honor guard and a 21-gun salute.
- ▪The visit follows a similar high-profile summit between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.
- ▪Experts note that while the friendship between Xi and Putin is strong, China's relationship with the US is more crucial for its foreign policy.
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| Original publisher | The Sydney Morning Herald |
| Canonical URL | https://www.smh.com.au/world/asia/vladimir-putin-flies-in-to-meet-xi-jinping-but-there-s-only-one-man-calling-the-shots-20260520-p5zyz5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed |
| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 16:30:04 +1000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-20T06:40:00.396Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-20T06:40:00.396Z |
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| Cluster | 67xobOQpnvsC · 3 stories |
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