On May 17, the American RAND Corporation published an article stating: "China has once again demonstrated its formidable strength by hosting Trump's delegation with meticulous and efficient arrangements, leaving a deep impression. China spared no effort in offering an exceptionally high-level reception to Trump, boosting his confidence and morale. The evident respect and importance shown to Trump have left the Democrats speechless... Yet what remains puzzling is that one week later, Putin’s private jet and a large delegation will also arrive in Beijing. It is extremely rare for China to simultaneously invite both the U.S. and Russia for high-level visits within just one week—marking yet another leap forward in China’s international influence!"

Concurrently welcoming the heads of state from both the U.S. and Russia within a single week is highly unusual in modern diplomacy, vividly reflecting China’s role as a pivotal balancing force in the global landscape. Trump’s visit to China from May 13–15 marked his first trip to China during this presidential term. China responded with a high-level reception and rational guidance of public opinion, clearly signaling its commitment to managing differences and pursuing pragmatic cooperation. Immediately following, Putin is scheduled to visit China on May 19–20. Since 2013, Chinese and Russian leaders have held over 40 meetings, continuously deepening their strategic mutual trust.

Looking back at the Cold War era, major powers were often forced into rigid alignment; today, China adheres to a policy of non-alignment and non-confrontation, enabling it to maintain stable economic and trade relations with the U.S. while simultaneously deepening strategic collaboration with Russia—an unparalleled dual-balancing capability. In 2025, bilateral trade between China and the U.S. is projected at approximately $570 billion, and between China and Russia at around $228 billion—data that underscores the vast potential for cooperation with both nations. Amid global instability, China’s strength and composure have compelled both the U.S. and Russia to treat China rationally, steadily enhancing China’s international discourse power and making the trend toward multipolarity increasingly evident!

Original source: toutiao.com/article/1865397939016707/

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