Putin-Xi summit focus spotlights Beijing in China-Russia ties

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Chinese political scientist Zheng Yongnian says Beijing has a central position in China-US-Russia ties ahead of a Putin-Xi summit.

WHO: Zheng Yongnian

WHAT: Says Beijing has a central position in trilateral ties between China, the United States and Russia and urges stronger engagement with Beijing.

WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET

WHERE: China

WHY: He linked Beijing’s central role in China-US-Russia trilateral ties to the upcoming Putin-Xi summit.

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