Xi Jinping Welcomes 17 World Leaders in 2026 as China Positions Itself as Alternative to U.S.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has intensified his diplomatic efforts this year, meeting with leaders from Russia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Bangladesh, and Myanmar, among others. So-called 'middle powers' are looking to Beijing for stability amid perceived American unpredictability. Experts suggest China is promoting a multipolar world order with itself as leader of the Global South.









