Thursday, May 8, 2025

China’s Xi Jinping attacks US ‘hegemony’ ahead of summit with Vladimir Putin

INTRO: Chinese President Xi Jinping has drawn a parallel between modern-day US "hegemony" and the "arrogant fascist forces" of 80 years ago ahead of talks with Vladimir Putin.

The Chinese and Russian presidents are using the visit to signal the strength of their alliance, amid a trade war with the US. Laura Westbrook reports.