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Putin Visits China After Trump: Beijing Asserting Its Central Role
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing just a day after US President Donald Trump departed, signaling Beijing’s deepening role as a central player in an increasingly fragmented world order. Analysts say the summit highlights China's growing diplomatic leverage and its positioning as a 'neutral superpower' amid global tensions over the US-Israel war on Iran and Russia's war in Ukraine. The visit underscores Moscow's reliance on Beijing as a strategic partner, with China holding significant sway in the relationship.