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Xi Jinping's Diplomatic Calls: Balancing Tensions with U.S. and Russia

2/6/2026

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Chinese President Xi Jinping held back-to-back calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump on the same day to position China as a stable global power.
Analysts noted the timing of these calls.
Discussions covered trade, Russia's war in Ukraine, and Taiwan tensions.
Taiwan's Deputy Foreign Minister welcomed the U.S.–China dialogue.
Taiwan's Deputy Foreign Minister expressed concerns that domestic political opposition could affect Taiwan's defense budget.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping held back-to-back calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump on the same day to position China as a stable global power.
Analysts noted the timing of these calls.
Discussions covered trade, Russia's war in Ukraine, and Taiwan tensions.
Taiwan's Deputy Foreign Minister welcomed the U.S.–China dialogue.
Taiwan's Deputy Foreign Minister expressed concerns that domestic political opposition could affect Taiwan's defense budget.