Xi Urges Officials to Stay Calm as Us Raises Pressure on China
Chinese President Xi Jinping called on officials to stay composed in the face of domestic and global challenges, signaling Beijing will take a measured approach to the Trump administration's new trade and investment restrictions. The comments coincide with President Donald Trump taking his most sweeping actions yet against China in his second term, raising concerns that ties may soon worsen. This delicate dance between calm restraint and firm resolve reflects the complexities of China's response to US pressure.
- As the world watches Xi's carefully calibrated approach, one question remains: will Beijing's measured responses be enough to mitigate the risks of a deepening trade war, or are they merely delaying the inevitable?
- How will Xi's leadership style – often characterized as opaque and unpredictable – influence the outcome of this high-stakes game of diplomatic poker with the US?