Event Brief
Xi’s meetings with Trump and Putin send different signals
Filed: May 21, 2026 at 10:03 AM ET
Summary: Xi Jinping’s back-to-back summits with Trump and Putin produced different messages despite similar ceremonial scenes.
WHO: Claus Soong, MERICS analyst
WHAT: Soong says China sought to stabilize ties with the U.S. during Trump’s visit, while Putin’s trip aimed to deepen the Russia partnership.
WHEN: May 21, 2026 at 8:37 AM ET
WHERE: Beijing, China
WHY: The different messages reflected how China’s relationship with the U.S. versus Russia was being handled during the respective visits.
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