China Launches Global Diplomacy to Undermine Trump’s

President Xi Jinping ’s envoys are touring the world with a clear message: the United States is a volatile and coercive hegemon. Amid the 90-day grace period granted by Donald Trump to all countries—except China—for finalizing trade agreements, Beijing is working to convince other nations that aligning with Washington poses a strategic risk.

China Responds with Strength and Multipolarity

Although allies such as South Korea and EU members remain strategically tied to the U.S., China has reinforced its stance. Since the last trade clash with Trump, it has reduced its reliance on U.S. exports and strengthened its global influence, including expanding its military and diplomatic power.

Xi Demands Conditions: No Talks Until Tariffs Are Lifted

Xi Jinping refuses to engage in direct negotiations with Trump until “reciprocal” tariffs are removed. With this stance, Beijing positions itself as a defender of multilateralism, urging other governments to unite against what it calls an assault on the international economic order.

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China Argues Its Resistance Benefits Others

According to Wu Xinbo of Fudan University, if China hadn’t resisted, Trump wouldn’t have offered postponements. “Other countries must recognize that pressure on China has led to concessions for them,” he said. Meanwhile, Pan Gongsheng accused the U.S. of violating China’s economic rights.

Beijing Launches Global Media Offensive

At the BRICS summit in Brazil, Wang Yi warned that silence would only empower Trump. Shortly after, the Foreign Ministry released a video accusing the U.S. of economic imperialism, referencing historical restrictions against Japan. The message: “Appeasing the bully only worsens the crisis.”

The World Hesitates: China’s Past Worries the West

European countries, despite opposing Trump’s tariffs, remain cautious about closer ties with China. This caution stems from China’s military actions in the Taiwan Strait and its relationship with Vladimir Putin. Additionally, concerns are rising over the potential influx of redirected Chinese goods due to U.S. market restrictions.

China Activates Symbolic Gestures and Regional Missions

China is intensifying its diplomatic push, from a K-pop concert in Beijing to diplomatic letters to Japan and planned visits from Modi. It is also sending mid-level delegations to Latin America, with a focus on Argentina as a priority market. Experts caution that while these efforts may not disrupt existing alliances, they could hinder Trump’s attempts to build a unified front.