Just weeks into Donald Trump’s return to power, Chinese leader Xi Jinping is reportedly seething over China’s diplomatic setbacks, lashing out at Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Taiwan Affairs Director Song Tao. Whispers from Beijing suggest their mishandling of U.S., Japan, and Taiwan relations has enraged Xi. While rumors in China’s opaque system require scrutiny, they often reveal deeper power struggles. Tonight, we analyze what’s fueling Xi’s anger—and how these whispers fit into China’s shifting geopolitical landscape.
