President Xi Jinping is wrapping up what’s been an unusually busy week of diplomacy in Beijing, showcasing the fervent interest of world leaders to develop ties with China while the US is embroiled in a conflict with Iran.
Xi has held at least five high-profile tête-à-têtes, despite the lack of any formal gathering in China’s capital this week. Excluding weeks the country hosted major summits, it’s the quickest tempo since July 2024.
The roster has ranged from a US NATO ally —?Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez —?to a Middle East representative - Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed. The meetings were followed by a visit from the leader of neighboring Vietnam —?To Lam, the nation’s president and Communist Party chief, who recently secured a fresh five-year term.
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