From one summit to the next, China shapes a world favorable to its rise
International meetings attended by President Xi Jinping may appear to yield few concrete results, but Beijing is seeking broad, noncommittal support from as many countries as possible to cement its central role on the world stage.
Five days after Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded his visit to Washington, the US State Department extended its greetings for China's 77th National Day. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's brief message, released Wednesday, focused on goodwill, health and happiness for the coming year. This year's statement omitted the word "prosperity" and did not reference Xi's summit with US President Donald Trump or any trade understandings.
Chinese ambassador Xie Feng emphasized the personal rapport between Xi and Trump as a vital asset in their bilateral relationship, stating that formal diplomacy had helped maintain stability. Analysts noted that while the tone remained one of engagement, the omission of "prosperity" reflected ongoing economic tensions between the two nations.
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