Playing host to Putin and Trump, China sends a message – it’s now in the driver’s seat
- Written by Alexander Korolev, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, UNSW Sydney
It’s been quite a week for Beijing, with back-to-back visits by the leaders of the United States and Russia. Chinese President Xi Jinping has had his hands full with hosting duties, gun salutes, photo opportunities and high-level talks.
Each visit was important in its own way. US President Donald Trump’s state visit was his first to...
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