Though the source has cast doubtful stuff about, the insinuation in the past has always been that Putin, (for sure) and Xi (speculative) are both Sovereignty oriented Nationalists not caught up in the Globalist circle J...
(As I’ve observed it, YMMV)
:: Putin, (for sure) and Xi (speculative) are both Sovereignty oriented Nationalists ::
I posted that musing, here, very early in Trump’s first Presidential term.
Circa late 2018.
I added that their “nationalism” focused on (Putin) Russian military might and (Xi) an over-abundance of indentured and replaceable citizens (throw away workers making throw away products).