Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted numerous world leaders in May, including those from Russia, Serbia, Tajikistan, and the US. These visits underscore Beijing's increasing importance on the international stage.

Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted the leaders of Russia, Serbia, Tajikistan and the US during May, reflecting Beijing’s increasing importance on the global stage. In total, 15 national leaders have visited the Chinese capital this year, also including the prime ministers of Canada, Spain and the UK, and the chancellor of Germany. Xi’s May summit with US President Donald Trump could be the first of four meetings between the pair this year. Trump has invited Xi to the White House in late...