Days after hosting Trump, Xi gives Putin the same treatment in China
Chinese President Xi Jinping recently hosted both U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing. The meetings took place at the Great Hall of the People, showcasing China's diplomatic engagement with both leaders. These visits highlight the significance of China's role in international relations amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.
- ▪Xi Jinping welcomed Donald Trump on May 14, 2026, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
- ▪Vladimir Putin was received by Xi Jinping on May 20, 2026, during a similar ceremony.
- ▪Both visits emphasize China's strategic diplomatic relations with the United States and Russia.
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Photos Days after hosting Trump, Xi gives Putin the same treatment in China By Paige Kahn Published May 20, 2026, 1:21 p.m. ET Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump, in the left image, and Russian President Vladimir Putin, in the right image, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing during their visits to China. Donald Trump salutes during the state welcome from Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on May 14, 2026. REUTERS Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping stand on a red and gold dais facing the Chinese honor guard at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 20, 2026.
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