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BackFormer US Defense Secretary Esper calls on Trump not to receive Xi Jinping with high standards
Former US Defense Secretary Esper calls on Trump not to receive Xi Jinping with high standards
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Former US Defense Secretary Esper calls on Trump not to receive Xi Jinping with high standards

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  • Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington, and U.S.
  • President Trump personally went to Joint Base Andrews to greet him with a red carpet and military salute.
  • Former Defense Secretary Esper called on Trump to stick to his guns and not flatter Xi Jinping, but instead focus on technology, trade, tariffs and Taiwan issues, and warned that a warm reception could strengthen Xi Jinping's position in China.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the United States and was greeted with high standards by U.S. President Trump. However, former Secretary of Defense Esper publicly criticized the move and believed that flattering Xi Jinping should be avoided.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington on the evening of the 23rd Eastern Time. U.S. President Trump and his wife Melania personally went to Joint Base Andrews to greet him. In addition to being personally greeted by Trump, a red carpet was also laid out and Xi Jinping was greeted with a grand military salute. But Mark Esper, who served as Defense Secretary during Trump's first term, called on Trump to stick to his stance and not receive Xi Jinping with high standards.

According to the "MS NOW" report, Trump and Xi Jinping are expected to hold a bilateral meeting in Washington on the 24th. Esper told "MS NOW" on the 23rd that he believes that Trump should not flatter Xi Jinping, but focus on the "4T" important issues. They are Technology, Trade, Tariffs and Taiwan.

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Esper pointed out that there are other issues that should be noted, including Chinese companies being accused of assisting Iran in attacking U.S. bases and U.S. troops in the Middle East, or providing information to Iran to harm U.S. interests.

Esper claimed that the Trump administration should clearly state the United States’ position on Xi Jinping. He warned that the warm reception of Xi Jinping by the United States may help consolidate Xi Jinping's position in China.

When asked by reporters if anyone within the Trump administration might make similar suggestions, Esper mentioned Secretary of State Rubio. Esper believes that Rubio is a hard-line opponent of China, and emphasized that Rubio understands U.S.-China relations and the impact of U.S.-China relations on a wide range of international situations.

Esper concluded by saying that he hoped Rubio had made suggestions to Trump and that Trump would adopt them.

Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper called on President Trump to stand firm and not receive Chinese President Xi Jinping with high standards. Pictured is Esper. (AP)

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • Trump and Xi Jinping will hold a bilateral meeting in Washington on the 24th to discuss technology, trade, tariffs and Taiwan issues

    Very likely · Within days

  • Esper hopes Rubio has made suggestions to Trump and expects Trump to adopt them

    Possible · Within days

Open Questions

  • Will Trump take Esper’s advice?
  • Has Rubio already made similar suggestions to Trump?
  • Will the "4T" issues mentioned by Esper be discussed during the bilateral meeting?

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