Xi and Putin stand shoulder to shoulder as China casts itself an alternative global leader
The evolving partnership between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin has drawn the attention of the international community. Their growing alignment signals an ambition to present an alternative to the Western-led global order, with both leaders emphasizing strategic cooperation at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions.This alliance has emerged in the context of increasing tension with the United States and its partners. China's emergence as a dominant economic and military force, along with Russia's ongoing opposition to Western strategies, has facilitated more extensive cooperation between these two countries. Their regular joint appearances and reciprocal backing in important…




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