Ambassador Xie Feng Trump second term critique: Choosing Stability or Washington's Turmoil
Chinese Ambassador Xie Feng critiques President Trump's second-term foreign policy, highlighting a choice between China-led stability and US-led turmoil.
Stability versus turmoil. China's top diplomat in Washington just drew a line in the sand, presenting a stark choice for the global community as Donald Trump enters the second year of his latest term.
Ambassador Xie Feng Trump second term critique: A Harsh Rebuke
On Thursday, January 15, 2026, Chinese Ambassador Xie Feng delivered a sharply worded critique of the Trump administration's approach to global relations. Addressing the 1,000-memberChina General Chamber of Commerce (CGCC), he described the past fortnight as a period battered by Washington's tumultuous strategies.
According to Reuters, Xie Feng emphasized that the world must choose between a path of stability led by Beijing and the unpredictability fueled by the current U.S. administration. This comes exactly two weeks into the second year of Trump's second term, a period marked by shifting alliances and renewed trade tensions.
The Geopolitical Tug-of-War
The ambassador's comments reflect China's growing confidence in challenging American unilateralism. By framing China as the bedrock of global stability, Beijing aims to court international partners weary of Washington's 'America First' rhetoric.
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