President Xi Jinping is set to visit Moscow this week to reinforce ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The visit aims to leverage trade dynamics to potentially isolate Washington. This marks Xi's first in-person meeting with Putin since increased US tariffs.
The four-day trip includes attending a parade in Red Square, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany. This demonstrates that relations between Beijing and Moscow remain strong despite US-Russia relations.
The meeting's agenda focuses on opportunities for Russia and China to coordinate actions. The goal is to dismantle US hegemony and foster a multipolar world order. China's strategy involves engaging countries from Europe to Latin America to find new export markets.
While Trump promotes an "America First" foreign policy, Beijing presents itself as a stable superpower. However, Xi's show of support for Putin amid the Ukraine conflict raises concerns among some countries. European officials oppose China's support for Russia, while Asian countries distrust Beijing's territorial ambitions.