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Gordon Chang, a senior fellow at the Gatestone Institute, commented that the political structure in China constrains Xi's ability to negotiate effectively. He explained that Xi's responses typically reflect only the most aggressive stances, which can harm constructive communication. Moreover, with recent market downturns and loss of value observed in U.S. stocks, it appears that attempts by China to exert pressure may reflect their acknowledgment of the economic gravity of these tensions.