Deja vu: Days after hosting Trump, Xi gives Putin the same treatment in China

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Coverage diverges in how the events are framed. BBC News emphasizes Xi's diplomatic balancing act, portraying him as a leader who is engaging with various powers without aligning too closely with any. In contrast, the New York Post focuses…

May 20, 2026 · 6:59 PM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 21 views

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Deja vu: Days after hosting Trump, Xi gives Putin the same treatment in China

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Chinese President Xi hosted Russian President Putin shortly after welcoming President Trump. The reception for Putin mirrored the one given to Trump just days earlier. This sequence of events highlights China's diplomatic engagements with both leaders.

Key facts

▪Xi hosted Putin on May 20, 2026.
▪The welcome for Putin was similar to that of Trump.
▪This event occurred less than a week after Trump's visit.

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Recommended Next Previous Deja vu: Days after hosting Trump, Xi gives Putin the same treatment in China May 20, 2026 | 2:59pm On Wednesday, May 20th, Chinese President Xi hosts Russian President Putin less than a week after President Trump departs China. Xi gave Putin an almost identical welcome to the one welcome Trump received on arrival. More Share this on: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X

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