# While a deal with Russian president Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine continues to elude US President Donald Trump, China’s leader Xi Jinping is getting ready to host Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un in Beijing. The Chinese leader has been trying hard to project Beijing’s power on the international stage, not just as the world’s second-largest economy, but also as a diplomatic heavyweight. He has emphasised China’s role as a stable trading partner and that his influence on both Kim and Putin may prove crucial in any deal.
Xi shows Trump who holds the cards as he sets up meeting with Kim and Putin