Russia's Putin to meet China's Xi in Beijing from May 19-20, Beijing and Moscow say - CNBC
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- Putin will meet Xi Jinping in Beijing on May 19‑20, per statements from Beijing and Moscow.
- Trump's recent summit in Beijing preceded the scheduled Putin‑Xi meeting, highlighting a flurry of high‑level diplomatic activity in China.
Why it matters: China gains diplomatic leverage by hosting both Trump and Putin within a two‑week window, culminating in the May 19‑20 summit, which tightens Russia‑China coordination and challenges U.S. influence.
