Why Xi Jinping is hosting world leaders in China instead of travelling abroad to see them

For years, Chinese President Xi Jinping was a constant physical presence on the global stage. Today, his travels abroad have sharply declined at the same time that Beijing has seen a surge in high-profile visits. The Chinese capital has broken records by hosting dozens of world leaders. Data compiled and analysed by the South China Morning Post shows China’s gravitational pull is stronger than ever. So what is behind this diplomatic shift?