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China is making moves in a way that is almost comical, sending a high-level official to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration instead of their big boss, President Xi Jinping. After what seemed like a diplomatic slap to the face with Xi declining the invite, now we find that at least someone from the communist regime will show up to keep with the formalities. This twist in the tale comes after Trump had the audacity to actually invite Xi, offering an olive branch wrapped in red tape.
Back in December 2024, Trump reached out to Xi with an invitation, perhaps seeking to ease tensions and start off on a friendly note. But the heights of formal diplomatic decorum didn’t quite suit Xi, who reportedly decided he’d rather avoid shaking hands with a presumed adversary in a celebration he wasn’t all that fond of. In classic Xi fashion, he flaked on the invite, leaving some in Beijing scratching their heads over Trump’s boldness. Any casual observer might see this as Xi’s blatant attempt to avoid Trump, but that would be giving him too much credit for strategic thinking.
🇨🇳🇺🇸 China's Xi to send top-level envoy to Trump's inauguration
Chinese President Xi Jinping will send a high-level envoy in his place to US President-elect Donald Trump's Jan. 20 inauguration, the Financial Times reported.
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Now, according to recent reports from Newsmax, the plot thickens. Xi has informed the Trump transition team that one of his trusted officials will attend—it’s almost like sending a cardboard cutout of himself. The anticipation over who exactly will take his place is palpable and gives rise to speculative excitement. Could it be Vice President Han Zheng or Foreign Minister Wang Yi? With the stakes being so high, one can only imagine the internal debates going on within the Chinese Communist Party. They likely have a roast session to decide which official can do the best impression of Xi’s stern politeness.
What really has Washington buzzing is the number of officials from other countries that might be crowding around Trump as he takes the oath. Will they bring gifts? Or maybe a polite nod of the head will suffice. The uncertainty leaves a thrilling undertone in the air, with the speculation stronger than the average Chinese takeout. Trump’s approach has made international relations as entertaining as reality TV, and one can just picture Xi watching from afar, wondering what he’s missing.
In the end, whatever bureaucrat China sends doesn’t change the fact that Trump still has the power at this moment. The irony of Xi dipping out while sending a stand-in speaks volumes about how the Chinese regime views its relationship with the incoming administration. It seems that every move from China will be observed, measured, and hilariously scrutinized, as America gears up for a show that promises more political drama than a soap opera finale.
