China's Xi is likely to decline Trump's inauguration invitation, seeing it as too risky to attend

trump ego will take a big hit!

Get ‘em Boi’

A bold move. I agree Xi will play it safe and watch from home.

That was wise of Xi. Send Trump Hannibal Lecter and Marjorie Taylor Greene. Let Giuliani attend in his new orange suit.

Considering that Trump has already survived 3 assassination attempts, I can see that Winnie Poo has a point. Looking at the stellar performance by the DEI American secret service ("we can not go on that roof, it is tilted" etc) does not help to convince him either.

Zero surprises there.

Xi should do the unexpected and send the leader of Taiwan to represent China.

Naw, Trump knows Xi will probably decline the invitation, but still funny to rub its in his face. Lol

Peter14

Xi should do the unexpected and send the leader of Taiwan to represent China.

LOL, I would actually love that. That would be an interesting chess move on many levels.

It is risky for him to leave the country and let the PLA do something stupid like attack Taiwan.

ZaphodToday 04:20 pm JST

Peter14

Xi should do the unexpected and send the leader of Taiwan to represent China.

LOL, I would actually love that. That would be an interesting chess move on many levels.

Lai might come away with a mutual defense treaty. Also risky for Xi.

Between the jet lag and American fast food that Trump serves his guests, Xi might very kick the bucket.

That would be for the best.

Did Trump send an invitation to Zelensky? Now that would send a message.

TaiwanIsNotChina

Lai might come away with a mutual defense treaty. Also risky for Xi.

Since the US officially applies the "one China policy" that would mean a mutual defense treaty with Peking. As I said, an interesting chess move...

stormcrow

Did Trump send an invitation to Zelensky? Now that would send a message.

Why not? Zelensky can take the opportunity and check out his new villa in Florida, to which he will retreat with his millions once he is replaced.

ZaphodToday 05:25 pm JST

stormcrow

Did Trump send an invitation to Zelensky? Now that would send a message.

Why not? Zelensky can take the opportunity and check out his new villa in Florida, to which he will retreat with his millions once he is replaced.

A simple google search reveals this is Serbian nonsense.

Lai might come away with a mutual defense treaty. Also risky for Xi.

Since the US officially applies the "one China policy" that would mean a mutual defense treaty with Peking. As I said, an interesting chess move...

Another easy rebuttal: the US only acknowledges that Chinese claim there is one China.

TaiwanIsNotChina

A simple google search reveals this is Serbian nonsense.

Just wait and see. Does shell company ring a bell?

Another easy rebuttal: the US only acknowledges that Chinese claim there is one China.

Weasel words. Show us a Taiwanese embassy in the US then.

A preposterous stunt, what logic or possible benefit can be achieved from attempting to ridicule belittling Xi Jinping with childish political trickery.

Donald Trump needs to focus his full attention to the task, the promises the Trump campaign pledged day after day.

Inviting a genocidal maniac, human rights abusing dictator is nonsensical.

It is a very big insult to sit next to the world most hated and depised person like Donald Trump. He is a criminal and under conviction, I don't think Xi feels interested to get along with Trump any anymore. Does anyone remember how tense and heated while Angela Merkel confronted with Donald Trump sitting in G20? She is right at that time, Trump does not deserve any respect as a political leader !

It is wise to separate the volatile personal political/diplomatic relationship between Donald Trump, Angela Merkel, Xi Jinping.

I am reading Angela Merkel memoir, Dad's birthday present,

Merkel eviscerates ‘emotional’ Trump in upcoming memoir

The former German chancellor painted a scathing picture of the president-elect — and hinted at a playbook for dealing with him.

https://www.politico.eu/article/angela-merkel-donald-trumo-memoir-book-us-germany-politics-cdu-pope-francis/

Germany is still having to regret deal with Angela Merkel political and economic failures to this day.

Macron is wandering around in a state of a continuous nervous breakdown both politically economically.

Starmer is in a state of denial.

It is also a fact that a lot of political milk has flowed under the bridge since March 2017 meetings.

This Trump 2nd Presidency has the full backing of the US electorate, both houses, the popular vote, a powerful mandate, some have suggested without the past checks and balances.

The prospect of tariffs incoming displayed like a badge of honour.

So Trump inviting Xi when he good and well knows Xi can’t/wont come was actually a masterful power play,

poor leftists, outplayed again.

Both Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are undoubtedly in the global political ascendancy.

Xi Jinping economy in a number of respects suffering downturns, the debt, an industrial policy will need continued costly stimulus efforts.

Donald Trump could deliver potential tariffs, trade embargoes that would have disastrous consequences to China growth.

Would have Trump traveled to China for the Inauguration of a chines president if there is such a thing,???

WoodyLee,

Undoubtedly yes, sporting his trademark oversized red MAGA headgear.

Much to the horror of Trumps Chinese hosts he would probably absolutely insist delivering a speech to honour the occasion, invitation.

Pure Media Speculation, as if Xi contacts the media to inform them of his travel agenda in advance.

It would be a great gesture if Xi did attend, the real message it would send is "Let's turn the page on insanely stupid geopolitical games and focus on economic prosperity for all. " Trump's VIEW as Well!

Equals - Scumbag War Monger Globalists NOT Needed!

Real surprise in the next Trump Admin will be a gradual thawing of China relations, serious Chinese investment into the US to avoid tariffs, China pressure on Russia to wind down their Ukraine Security Operation etc.

Plus, Trump very keen on getting Xi's help in convincing Iran not to pursue nuclear weapons!

My prediction, Trump and Xi set to achieve a historical partnership in order to restore sanity to the world order, due to the unhinged Biden Admin's unelected globalists.

left and right is being confused.

maga critters are the leftists, forcing government edicts from washington on ‘we the people.’

how to live, how to love, how to religion, how to control children by banning books, how to control information using only party-approved media.

no different than communists, the facade of x corrupt leaders instead of y corrupt leaders. state control of the economy, sing the praises of the party and getting richer (comrade musk) with government money.

idolizing dear leader in cult fashion. kiss the ring, rationalize every flaw, ignore the hypocrisy, dear leader is always right.

and the hallmark of lovely governments like the old soviet union, nazi germany, fascist italy, north korea, iran, china, syria until recently, islamic radicals - lie, lie and lie.

the caviar lifestyle of lavish dinners for the party leaders and the oligarchs who keep each other in power, while telling the peons to get in line with the party because they’re doing it all for you.

Xi doesn't come:

MAGA: "masterful gambit, sir"

Xi does come:

MAGA: "masterful gambit, sir".

maga critters are the leftists, forcing government edicts from washington on ‘we the people.’

Wrong, because we don't believe in the same political ideology

how to live, how to love, how to religion, how to control children by banning books, how to control information using only party-approved media.

Spoken like a true Marxist.

no different than communists, the facade of x corrupt leaders instead of y corrupt leaders. state control of the economy, sing the praises of the party and getting richer (comrade musk) with government money.

Typical of the radical left.

idolizing dear leader in cult fashion. kiss the ring, rationalize every flaw, ignore the hypocrisy, dear leader is always right.

The left did so when Obama is President, so why was that acceptable??

and the hallmark of lovely governments like the old soviet union, nazi germany, fascist italy, north korea, iran, china, syria until recently, islamic radicals - lie, lie and lie.

Libs love the umbrella of globalism

the caviar lifestyle of lavish dinners for the party leaders and the oligarchs who keep each other in power, while telling the peons to get in line with the party because they’re doing it all for you.

Like Gavin Newsom and Gretchen Witmore?

Everything Israel/USA has done over the past 2 years suggests that Iran will now do everything in its power to get a few nukes.

Plus, Trump very keen on getting Xi's help in convincing Iran not to pursue nuclear weapons!

One of his most stupid decisions. Anyone knowing Trump a little will know he takes this as a personal insult and he will go even stronger after China. Real stupid from Xi

ZaphodDec. 13 06:04 pm JST

Another easy rebuttal: the US only acknowledges that Chinese claim there is one China.

Weasel words. Show us a Taiwanese embassy in the US then.

Merely an economic convenience. In the event of war, the US can change on a dime again and it would still be legitimate. The PRC knew the US was going to continue sending arms to Taiwan when they normalized relations as well.

HopeSpringsEternalDec. 13 08:36 pm JST

Equals - Scumbag War Monger Globalists NOT Needed!

Scumbag war mongers can stop threatening Free Taiwan then.

 The PRC knew the US was going to continue sending arms to Taiwan when they normalized relations as well.

This is factually incorrect.

The United States of America recognizes the Government of the People's Republic of China as the sole legal Government of China. Within this context, the people of the United States will maintain cultural, commercial, and other unofficial relations with the people of Taiwan.

https://china.usc.edu/joint-communiqu%C3%A9-establishment-diplomatic-relations-between-peoples-republic-china-and-united-states

deanzaZZRToday 03:07 am JST

 The PRC knew the US was going to continue sending arms to Taiwan when they normalized relations as well.

This is factually incorrect.

The United States of America recognizes the Government of the People's Republic of China as the sole legal Government of China. Within this context, the people of the United States will maintain cultural, commercial, and other unofficial relations with the people of Taiwan.

https://china.usc.edu/joint-communiqu%C3%A9-establishment-diplomatic-relations-between-peoples-republic-china-and-united-states

That says nothing about arms being prohibited. The Taiwan Relations Act was introduced to the House on February 28, 1979 and while embassies were established the next day, surely there was plenty of foreknowledge for the PRC to reverse course.

Please squeeze billion dollar weapons sales into the words cultural, commercial and other unofficial relations.

White man speaks with forked tongue confirmed once again.

deanzaZZRToday 04:38 am JST

Please squeeze billion dollar weapons sales into the words cultural, commercial and other unofficial relations.

White man speaks with forked tongue confirmed once again.

"unofficial relations", boom

Forked tongue would be forcing virtually every country in the world and the UN to abandon Taiwan.