The meetings between Trump and Xi in China were conducted privately, and it seems that Trump did not achieve any significant breakthroughs or victories to bring back to the United States.
Trump attempted to charm the Chinese leader, who in turn issued threats concerning Taiwan.
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Trump’s visit, during which he was accompanied by some of the world’s wealthiest CEOs, appears to have been unsuccessful in every regard. Republicans had anticipated that Trump might announce one of his typical deals with China, aiming to alleviate the burden on farmers suffering from the detrimental combination of war and tariffs imposed by the president, but no such announcement materialized.
No trade announcements were made, only the usual vague promises from China about potentially becoming more open in the future.
For years, Xi has commented on the decline of the West and the rise of China.
The Wall Street Journal noted:
Xi has in recent years stated, “The East is rising and the West is declining.” While the phrase generally refers to “the West,” Chinese leaders, state-controlled media, and political analysts specifically apply it to the U.S. Beijing sees American political polarization, societal divisions, and economic changes as clear indicators of a long-term decline in the U.S.
Keep Xi’s remarks in mind as we discuss an unexpected post that appeared on Trump’s Truth Social account.
