China recently rolled out the red carpet to some of the world’s most controversial leaders – in a massive display of military might.

It was all laughs, hugs and hand holding amongst the likes of Russia’s Vladamir Putin, India’s Narendra Modi, North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, and China’s Xi Jinping in Beijing.

The carefully choreographed summit was designed to showcase Xi’s vision of a new world order, a challenge to the west – a reset in global rules.

But, what does this very public display of affection mean? And does it spell trouble for the Indo-Pacific?

Today on The Front Page, Waikato University international law professor, Al Gillespie, is with us to unpack these relationships – and what it could mean for our part of the globe.

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