During a meeting in Beijing, Xi Jinping subtly criticized Donald Trump while hosting Vladimir Putin. The Chinese president emphasized the importance of China and Russia opposing any unilateral bullying and actions that attempt to rewrite history, which was seen as a critique of US foreign policy. Xi highlighted the current global situation as turbulent and transformative, with a rise in unilateral hegemonic behaviors. He advocated for stronger comprehensive strategic coordination between China and Russia.
Xi’s remarks came shortly after he alluded to the ‘Thucydides Trap’ theory during Trump’s visit to Beijing. The theory suggests that when a rising power challenges an established one, conflict often arises. Putin, in turn, praised his close relationship with Xi, referring to him as a dear friend. The leaders discussed plans for a new natural gas pipeline and scheduled tea meetings to delve into geopolitical matters concerning Ukraine, Iran, and the US.
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