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Former US President Donald Trump has once again courted controversy by posting a series of tweets praising Chinese President Xi Jinping and lambasting his successor, Joe Biden. The tweets, which have gone viral on social media, have elicited a fierce response from the Biden administration and Democratic lawmakers.
In the tweets, Trump described Xi as a “strong leader” and credited him with the “tremendous growth” of China’s economy. He also expressed admiration for the Chinese President’s “ability to get things done” and his “focus on infrastructure development.” Trump’s comments come at a time when tensions between the US and China are running high, with disputes over trade, security, and human rights.
Reacting to Trump’s praise for Xi, a spokesperson for the White House said, “We’ve always said that President Xi’s regime is responsible for a range of egregious human rights abuses and that his policies have a profoundly negative impact on the global community.” The spokesperson also criticized Trump’s comments as “irresponsible” and “ill-informed.”
Meanwhile, the Biden administration has faced its own set of challenges in its dealings with China. The US and China have been at odds over issues such as Taiwan, the South China Sea, and the treatment of minority groups in Xinjiang. In recent weeks, Biden has imposed a range of sanctions on China in an effort to pressure the country to adopt more human rights-friendly policies.
In another part of the tweet thread, Trump launched a scathing attack on Biden, labeling him a “total failure” as President. Trump claimed that Biden was “losing big” and that his administration was “on the verge of collapse.” Trump also took aim at Biden’s economic policies, accusing him of implementing “failed” policies that were driving up inflation and hurting American workers.
The Biden administration has dismissed Trump’s comments as “baseless” and “self-serving.” A Democratic lawmaker, who wished to remain anonymous, told our newspaper, “It’s clear that Trump is trying to distract from his own failures in office by peddling conspiracy theories and divisive rhetoric.”
It remains to be seen how Trump’s comments will impact US-China relations. However, the Biden administration has made it clear that it will not be swayed by Trump’s opinions on the matter. In a statement, a White House spokesperson said, “We will continue to work with our international partners to promote a stable and prosperous global economy, regardless of what Donald Trump says or tweets.”