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Brief May 14, 2026 · 2:07 am ET Source: RealClearPolitics

Analysis Argues Xi Insecurity Opens US Negotiating Leverage

A new analysis contends that Xi Jinping's domestic consolidation signals underlying political weakness that the Trump administration could exploit in trade and diplomatic negotiations, according to RealClearPolitics. The piece argues Xi's inward-facing moves reflect insecurity rather than strength, a dynamic it says Washington has room to press.

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