Trump Trade Announcement: Test for Xi Jinping | Vantage with Palki Sharma

Trump Trade Announcement: Test for Xi Jinping | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G

As global uncertainty mounts, Xi Jinping is making bold moves to consolidate power and prepare China for rising external pressures—especially from Donald Trump’s looming tariff wave. In a rare reshuffle, Xi Jinping swapped two Politburo leaders. Militarily, China has launched fresh drills near Taiwan and intensified propaganda campaigns. Economically, it’s seeking stronger ties across Asia, though efforts to build alliances with Japan and South Korea have hit resistance. Beijing has also reached out to India, calling for a “Dragon-Elephant tango”. Xi’s actions reveal a clear strategy: project strength, deter rivals, and insulate China’s economy.

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