Summary
Chinese President Xi Jinping is unlikely to attend President-elect Donald Trump’s January 20 inauguration, citing risks and protocol concerns, experts say.
Trump extended the invitation, but analysts argue Xi would avoid being perceived as a subordinate guest and risks linked to potential U.S. policy shifts, including tariffs or Taiwan diplomacy.
Trump’s return is expected to escalate U.S.-China tensions, with Beijing adopting a cautious stance amid his selection of China hawks for key positions.
Experts predict an eventual Trump-Xi meeting but warn of a continued mix of confrontation and engagement.
analysts argue Xi would avoid being perceived as a subordinate guest and risks linked to potential U.S. policy shifts
Plus, there’s the likelihood he’d have to stand near Trump at some point.
Downwind too.
There may be heffalumps or woozles there!
I mean Trump has already been shot at once, and worse yet he’s going to be there and I can understand the desire to maintain an ocean’s distance.
