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Politics · 20 May 2026

Putin's lavish welcome in Beijing, as Xi jabs Trump on 'bullying'

Putin's lavish welcome in Beijing, as Xi jabs Trump on 'bullying'

Presidential Executive Office of Russia via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)

China's stance against "unilateral bullying" was highlighted during Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent visit to Beijing. Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a subtle criticism aimed at Donald Trump. Putin's trip on May 19 and 20, 2026, conspicuously featured a more lavish welcome compared to the one accorded to Trump.

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