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While much speculation surrounds Xi Jinping’s physical presentation and security measures, the bigger story remains: the regional geopolitical landscape is experiencing a decisive power rebalancing. The United States, under Trump’s leadership, is leveraging economic ties, security arrangements, and regional diplomacy to solidify its influence across Southeast Asia and Northeast Asia.
This realignment is causing heightened anxiety within the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), which faces a delicate balancing act as its previous regional dominance is questioned. The focus now turns to how Beijing will respond to these shifts—whether through economic coercion, diplomatic recalibration, or strategic posturing.