Beijing's Balancing Act: The High Stakes Summit with Putin The arrival of Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing on Tuesday marks the second major world leader to visit China this year, following U. S.
President Donald Trump's visit just days earlier. At first glance, this appears to be a routine diplomatic nicety, but scratch beneath the surface and it becomes clear that this summit is far from ordinary.
China's ability to balance its relationships with its two largest economic partners is being put to the test.