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Does Xi Jinping Really Care About the Deterioration of the Diplomatic Situation?

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Does Xi Jinping Really Care About the Deterioration of the Diplomatic Situation?
Chinese leader Xi Jinping attends the opening ceremony of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on March 4, 2021. Leo Ramirez/AFP via Getty Images
Yang Wei
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Reports on Xi Jinping’s inspection in Fujian province have dominated the headlines of the major party media of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) since March 22 for three days. Media coverage was filled with photos of Xi smiling while surrounded by crowds of people. I wonder how much anxiety is hidden behind that satisfied smile regarding the rapidly deteriorating international situation.

Yang Wei
Yang Wei
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Yang Wei has been closely following China affairs for many years. He has been contributing political commentary on China for the Chinese language Epoch Times since 2019.
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