Xi Jinping meets foreign leaders: tracker, July 2026

In July, Chinese President Xi Jinping engaged in a series of high-level diplomatic meetings, highlighting China's significant role in global affairs. Notably, he met with leaders from Slovakia, Namibia, Cambodia, Thailand, and Kazakhstan, underscoring China's expanding influence and its efforts to strengthen international relations. These meetings come on the heels of Xi's interactions with North Korean Premier Pak Thae-song and a June visit from North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, indicating China's continued strategic focus on East Asia. With 26 meetings this year alone, including with US President Donald Trump, Xi's diplomatic activities reflect China's ambition to shape global policies and maintain a robust international presence.