Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leader Xi Jinping held rare same-day talks with both U.S. and Russian leaders on global issues and pledged to significantly increase purchases of U.S. agricultural products.
Analysts say Beijing’s move came amid fierce CCP infighting surrounding the recent takedown of top general Zhang Youxia, which reflects Xi’s attempt to leverage foreign relations to consolidate his power and gain international support, highlighting an internal power crisis.
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Xi held separate calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump on Feb. 4, inviting both of them to visit China….
Xi Holds Calls With Trump, Putin on Same Day for International Support Amid Military Purge: Analysts
