The more I look at the geopolitical situation...
...the more it looks like Trump and Putin have a secret deal to split up the world between them. America will let Russia have its way in Europe if Russia gives Trump carte blanche in the New World. Well, at least Trump believes Putin will keep his side of the bargain...
Xi's latest move tells me the Chinese suspect something like this is going on and they want to position themselves to take advantage of the situation.