Chinese leader Xi Jinping is making a high-profile state visit to Russia to meet with President Vladimir Putin, in a move seen as a way for China to showcase its growing diplomatic clout and ambition to challenge the US-led global order. The visit is being closely watched by the international community, as it could have a significant impact on the global balance of power. Beijing has cast the visit as a “journey of peace,” with the two leaders expected to strengthen their relationship and further China's influence in the region and beyond.
