I agree there are factions opposed to Xi, but many just want the power. Xi like any good dictator has spent his time killing all of these people regardless of intention. anyone is a threat to a dictator in the dictator's mind. the people controlling Xi are the British monarchy and the Trump administration never put any real public pressure on them other than dickslapping the Pope. I doubt Xi wants to upset his British banking handlers. As for Putin I agree he is on Trump's side, but his country is poor. Without the economic strength of a world power, they will have to play ball with China and Iran. Putin is fit to continue doing this, but for Russia to get a real seat at the table, its economy must be brought to life, something Trump likely agreed to open the door to after the war.