North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attending a military parade in the centre of Beijing, alongside Russian president Vladimir Putin and China's leader Xi Jinping, is quite the photo-op. It's also a key diplomatic win for Xi. The Chinese leader has been trying hard to project China's power on the international stage - not just as the world's second-largest economy, but also as a diplomatic heavyweight. He has emphasized China's role as a stable trading partner while Trump's tariffs have upended economic relationships. Now, while a deal with Putin to end the war in Ukraine continues to elude the U.S. President, Xi is preparing to host him in Beijing. Kim's attendance, a surprising announcement, is significant, as Trump expressed his desire to meet Kim Jong Un again last week.
Xi Jinping's Strategic Diplomacy: A Showdown with Trump?
Xi Jinping's Strategic Diplomacy: A Showdown with Trump?
Chinese President Xi Jinping sets the stage for a significant meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong Un and Russia's Vladimir Putin, marking China's rising diplomatic power and its implications for global politics.
In a display of strategic diplomatic maneuvering, Chinese President Xi Jinping prepares to host North Korea's Kim Jong Un and Russia's Vladimir Putin at a military parade. This gathering underscores Xi's effort to position China as a key international player amidst ongoing tensions involving the U.S. and its allies. As Trump hints at renewed dialogue with Kim, Xi's role could be crucial in shaping future geopolitical conversations around trade agreements and the war in Ukraine.
