Could Putin, Trump visits pave the way for ‘trilateral coordination’ with China?
Following Donald Trump's visit to China, Russian President Vladimir Putin also made a state visit, leading to speculation about potential "trilateral coordination" between China, Russia, and the United States. Cui Hongjian, a former diplomat, suggested this possibility, but identified the U.S.

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AI-generatedFollowing Donald Trump's visit to China, Russian President Vladimir Putin also made a state visit, leading to speculation about potential "trilateral coordination" between China, Russia, and the United States. Cui Hongjian, a former diplomat, suggested this possibility, but identified the U.S. as the primary uncertainty. During Putin's talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, both leaders agreed to increase strategic coordination to counter what they termed "jungle law" in the global order. This comes after Beijing and Washington agreed to pursue a "constructive relationship of strategic stability." The article highlights the significance of these interactions for the evolving global order, particularly concerning relations among these three major powers.
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Model · rule-basedKey claims
5 extractedChina and Russia should step up strategic coordination to counter “jungle law” in the global order.
China and the US agreed to pursue a “constructive relationship of strategic stability” during Trump's visit.
Energy cooperation tops the summit agenda between China and Russia.
The US would remain the biggest uncertainty in potential trilateral coordination.
Back-to-back state visits of Trump and Putin could pave the way for emerging “trilateral coordination” between China, Russia and the United States.