Xi's Travel Spree: What It Means for Regional Power Dynamics The Chinese President's recent trip through Central Asia and the Middle East is more than just a series of photo opportunities – it's a deliberate attempt to reassert Beijing's influence on the global stage.
After a relatively quiet year in terms of foreign travel, Xi Jinping has emerged from his self imposed exile with a diplomatic agenda that promises to reshape regional power dynamics.
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation: The Stage is Set The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek marked the starting point for Xi's tour de force.