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Xi's Southeast Asia Tour Rattles Trump Amid Growing US-China Tensions

Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent visit to Vietnam has sparked criticism from former U.S. President Donald Trump, who accused Xi of trying to undermine the United States.

Xi's trip is part of a broader diplomatic push through Southeast Asia aimed at strengthening regional ties and countering U.S. influence, particularly in light of ongoing trade tensions. Trump interpreted the visit as a strategic move to build alliances that could challenge U.S. economic and geopolitical interests. Xi paid tribute to Vietnamese revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh, signaling a deepening of China-Vietnam relations.

The visit underscores China's efforts to expand its influence in the region while the U.S. remains focused on domestic politics and trade disputes.

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Xi’s neighbourly charm offensive touches a raw nerve for Trump

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Donald Trump has already hit out at Xi Jinping’s visit to Vietnam, accusing the two sides of “trying to figure out, ‘how do we screw the United States of America?’ ”

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The timing of his tour through South-East Asia couldn't be better for Xi, who is trying to court as many countries as possible to form a united diplomatic front against Trump's tariffs.

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