Xi hosts Putin days after Trump summit in superpower juggling act
Why this story
High-stakes diplomatic chess involving three major powers at a critical geopolitical moment.
LEFT FEED REALITY
Xi's back-to-back hosting exposes Western disunity as China confidently plays superpowers against each other.
RIGHT FEED REALITY
Putin's reactive visit proves Trump's Beijing summit forced Xi to immediately reassure his Russian partner.
GLOBAL POV
Beijing holds the cards as both superpowers court Xi, with Russia showing 'high expectations' per France24.
Hidden Truth
Hidden truth: Putin's visit was scheduled Feb. 4, months before Trump's summit — the timing was ceremonial, not reactive.Read the full breakdown →
Does China benefit more from U.S.-Russia tensions than from their cooperation?
