Why has Beijing become a hot spot of global diplomacy?

Russian President Vladimir Putin is paying a state visit from May 19 to 20, his 25th trip to China. Why is Beijing becoming the world's diplomatic crossroads? What does this say about shifting global power? And should the West be concerned? In this episode, we're joined by leading experts from China and Russia to unpack the deeper meaning behind Putin's visit, the future of China-Russia relations, and Beijing's growing global influence. Don't miss out! Guests: Yaroslav Lissovolik Founder & Head, BRICS+ Analytics; Member, Russian International Affairs Council Zhou Bo Senior fellow, Center for Intl. Strategy & Security Tsinghua University John Gong Professor of Economics University of International Business & Economics 00:00 – Intro 00:17 – Putin's 25th visit: Milestones in China–Russia relations 01:26 – Why this visit matters now 03:38 – Key agreements and cooperation outcomes 06:20 – China as a new global center of gravity 08:42 – Western concerns and China's role as a stabilizing force 12:11– Looking Ahead: Turning point in international relations? 15:10 – A new benchmark for major power relations?