XI ignores Trump, but the invitation to the inauguration counts a lot

XI ignores Trump, but the invitation to the inauguration counts a lot

Imagine the scene: It is noon on January 20, and the western forecourt of the US capitol is full of people. Donald Trump places the oath of protecting, protecting, protecting and defending the constitution in exactly the place where his followers rioted four years ago. An exceptional VIP guest stands out from the amount of ex-presidents, military and congress members: XI Jinping, the strict guide of China. This figure represents an existential threat to the dominance of the United States in the 21st century, while a Cold War continues to develop.

XI Jinping's absence and Trump's invitiation

Although it was confirmed on Thursday that XI would not participate, it was clear before he canceled that his coming was impossible. This is particularly striking against the background of Trump's surprise offer on XI, which was intended as a provocative global explanation for his second inauguration. A trip to Washington's XI Jinping would have been an enormous diplomatic success for the designated president, but such a gesture would put the Chinese president into an unfavorable situation. He would be forced to pay attention to Trump and American power, which contradicts his vision, to secure China's legitimate place as dominant global power. During the ceremony, he would have to listen to Trump without any control over his statements or the opportunity to react to it. XI’s presence would also be interpreted as a approval of a democratic transfer of power, which is unacceptable for a car crown in a one -party state.

The importance of the invitation for US politics

Trump's invitation to XI marks an important step that underlines his self -confidence and ambitions as the future president. Trump has also reportedly invited other heads of state to take part in his inauguration, which is a departure from the norm. This invitation is proof of Trump's preference for foreign policy through large -scale gestures and its willingness to ignore diplomatic customs with its unpredictable approach. He believes that the power of his personality alone can be a decisive factor for diplomatic breakthroughs, although such approaches rarely work, since enemy US opponents make decisions according to national interests and not for moods.

Trump's strategy towards China

Trump's interest in XI is becoming even more interesting because he has put together a foreign policy team in the past few weeks that is pursuing a hard line towards China. This team includes Marco Rubio, who was brought into conversation as Foreign Minister, and Mike Waltz, who is intended as a consultant for national security. Both see China as a multi -layered threat to the United States, be it economically, on the high seas or in space.

"This step by Trump is very interesting and fits well with his unpredictable practice. I don't think someone expected this," said Lily Mcelwee, deputy director at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). She emphasizes that the invitation in the context of "Stock and Korotte" should be considered, which shapes Trump's impending taking office. "It is a very symbolic gesture that changes the tone of the relationship somewhat without undermining the US interests."

The ongoing conflict between the USA and China

The rivals are particularly in the conflict about Taiwan, an island that China sees as part of its territory. The United States could possibly order Taiwan's defense, while China is driving its cooperation with other US opponents such as Russia and North Korea. In the southern and eastern waters of China, there are often dangerous military approaches between the two rivals, and legislators of both parties accuse China of stealing American economic and military secrets and not adhering to international law.

Trump's request to visit him in Washington could appear as a huge contradiction, especially since Trump was already threatening to impose high tariffs on China. This raises questions: How serious should US allies and opponents of Trump take aggressive rhetoric and unpredictable policy change? Is the real American approach characterized by its hard officials and politics or rather through the surprising twists of the designated president who show his willingness to negotiate?

Trump's unorthodox foreign policy

Trump's latest strategy regarding China could appear chaotic, but that does not rule out that it could work. Critics often criticize his unpredictability, but see that his spontaneous actions can shake rivals and open potential advantages for the United States. Every success of luring Xi from the hug of China, Russia and North Korea would be a significant political strategic success for the United States, even in view of other differences with China.

Trump's views of China are complex because he sees Beijings Mercantilist Politics as a direct threat to the USA and at the same time wants to maintain a close friendship with XI. In an interview with CNBC, Trump said: "We spoke to President Xi and I think we'll do well overall." But he added: "We were abused as a country. We were strongly abused."

This contradiction is often shown in Trump's first four years, especially when dealing with strong leaders such as XI, Russian President Vladimir Putin and the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Sometimes it seemed as if he was taking positions just because you are advised of it.

The challenge of Trump's trade strategy

whether Trump's tariffs represent serious economic warfare or negotiation tactics remains unclear. Many analysts believe that his threats to allies are more intended to strengthen his negotiating position. Nevertheless, the trade war with China could not only have catastrophic effects for the USA, but also for China.

So Trump's unorthodox approach could lead to Beijing's decision -makers have to think about their next steps. The invitation to the inauguration is considered the first train in a geopolitical chess game that could determine the direction of Trump's second term.