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Chinas Xi Snubs Trumps Historic Inauguration Invite
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The communist leader was the most controversial figure Trump asked to attend.
David Gardner
Reporter
Published Dec. 13 2024 7:33AM EST
Xi Jinping has snubbed an invite to Donald Trump's inauguration.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has reportedly rejected Donald Trumps invitation for a history-making guest appearance at next months presidential inauguration.
The snub, reported by CBS News, will come as a blow to the president-elect and his plans for a spectacular swearing-in event on January 20 to mark his return to the White House.
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Despite Trumps claims that he has a good relationship with the Chinese leader, his presidency begins with fears of a trade war with Beijing over punitive tariffs proposed during the presidential election campaign.
China is reportedly considering imposing its own tariffs in a bid to beat Trump to it and force him to the negotiating table.
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Beachnutt
(8,160 posts)It's a big event for the new American dictator.
Norbert
(6,587 posts)tanyev
(44,675 posts)Mike 03
(17,232 posts)a couple of ex presidents like Bolsonaro and Duterte show up. Hard to believe too many serious people will attend. Almost anything you could possibly think of would be a better use of our precious and short time here--teaching yourself to fart "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" or "Ladies of Spain."
RockRaven
(16,478 posts)Bad for everyone else in the world, who will suffer from the temper tantrum of the petulant man-child president.
Submariner
(12,705 posts)and continue screwing with the Philippines EEZ complaints, preparing for a face off with the coward Donnie in the South China Sea soon after the king's crowning.
Ann B
(24 posts)Was 1979.