3 top reasons Trump will face a stronger Xi Jinping at November Apec forum in China
When Donald Trump arrives in Shenzhen for the November Apec summit, he will face a Chinese leader even more confident than the one who left Washington this week after a state visit heavy on pageantry but light on concrete deliverables. Experts attributed this confidence to three key factors – a newly upgraded bilateral framework seeking a “constructive relationship of strategic stability based on…
Donald Trump will attend the November APEC summit in Shenzhen, China, facing a Chinese leader exhibiting greater confidence. This increased assertiveness stems from three primary factors. Firstly, a newly established bilateral framework aims for a "constructive relationship of strategic stability based on respect, fairness, and reciprocity."
Secondly, Xi's warm tone during the recent three-day visit contributed to this confidence. Lastly, host diplomacy in Shenzhen, home to major tech companies like Huawei and Tencent, grants President Xi greater control over the agenda and showcases China's growing diplomatic influence. Experts caution that US allies and middle powers must reassess their China strategies in light of China's enhanced leverage during the APEC forum.
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