Xi, Putin & Trump - Who really runs the world? | To the Point

Thu, 21 May 2026 18:12:52 +0000

Right after meeting the U.S. president, Xi Jinping welcomes Vladimir Putin to Beijing — and the message is loud and clear: China is stepping onto the global stage like never before.

But behind the optics, cracks are showing. Russia is increasingly isolated because of the war in Ukraine and is now heavily dependent on China. Meanwhile, China’s economy is under pressure, relying on massive state subsidies to keep growing.

At the same time, tensions between China and the United States are rising — especially over Taiwan.

Is China becoming the new center of global power?
Are we heading toward a new global conflict?

01:45 China seeks dominance without responsibility
03:25 China’s strategy: becoming a global partner
04:50 Putin’s goal: demonstrating that Russia is not internationally isolated
06:25 State visits as a diplomatic gift for Xi Jinping
07:20 Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin aim to reshape the world order
08:35 Video: state visits in Beijing
10:00 Key differences between Donald Trump’s and Vladimir Putin’s visits
11:00 Is Putin a “useful idiot” for Xi Jinping?
11:40 Russia’s growing dependence on China
13:35 Are Russia and China true partners – and who is the real adversary?
15:00 Is Russia the junior partner in the relationship with China relationship?
17:00 From China’s perspective, is Trump the best U.S. president ever?
19:00 Does China intend to invade Taiwan?
20:40 A window of opportunity: China’s strategy to reshape the world against Europe
24:30 Europe’s leverage over China – and how it can be used

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