The Real Reason Xi Jinping Is Making A Long-Term Bet On Putin

Chinese leader Xi Jinping finished up a high-profile, three-day visit to Moscow that could have consequences for the future direction of the war in Ukraine. But as I reported here, there are extensive layers to this summit that go far beyond Russia's invasion and will ripple into the future. Finding Perspective: As with much of China's foreign policy, Xi is playing the long game with his Russia trip. It's a very strong message to the world that despite everything that's happened in the last year, from Moscow invading its neighbor, the death…