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Playing host to Putin and Trump, China sends a message – it’s now in the driver’s seat

The Conversation / 21 May 2026 / 6h ago

Culture Index

Score Breakdown

Relevance

3/25

Freshness

25/25

Authority

18/20

Brand Signal

11/15

Depth

2/15

5-Axis Cultural Radar

Xi Jinping had his moment on the global stage – and he didn’t waste it.