China's President Xi Jinping has been at the centre of the world stage this week, meeting with almost 30 world leaders and hosting a military parade in Beijing. The optics of Xi standing alongside Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un sent a clear message of defiance and solidarity. The events highlighted China's vision of a new world order that puts them at the forefront, while sidelining the United States.
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