During Xi Jinping's recent visit to Moscow, he reaffirmed the strategic alliance between China and Russia amid perceived declines in U.S. global dominance. Analysts remark that both leaders intend to capitalize on U.S. retreat and instability, which offers them opportunities to reshape the international order. Xi's presence at the Victory Day military parade and high-profile meetings with Putin signal their commitment to deepening bilateral ties while dismissing U.S. efforts to drive a wedge between them. This partnership is positioned as a counterbalance to Western influence, especially post-Trump's foreign policy changes.
He was signaling Chinese and Russian confidence in the United States' inevitable long-term decline and the opportunities opening up for Beijing and Moscow.
When Xi spoke of driving changes not seen for a century, 'it's essentially an upending of the American-led order,' said Richard McGregor, senior fellow for East Asia at the Sydney-based Lowy Institute.
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