China Positions Itself as Central Diplomatic Broker

China is no longer balancing between the US and Russia but positioning itself as the central axis of global diplomacy. President Xi Jinping hosted US and Russian counterparts within a week, demonstrating Beijing's pre-eminence over hegemony. Putin's visit immediately followed Trump's, seeking clarity on China-US talks regarding tariffs, semiconductors, sanctions, rare earths, Taiwan, and Ukraine. The Kremlin views China as Russia's economic lifeline, diplomatic shield, and strategic rear base. Xi's staging of these meetings in Beijing underscores China's role as an indispensable broker of the emerging order.