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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Sam Kiley

China’s Xi revelled in his immaculate parade – leaving Trump to stamp his feet in Washington

Xi Jinping has it all. From Donald Trump’s perspective, the Chinese leader is basking in sycophantic bonhomie from fellow global authoritarians while enjoying a parade of tanks and stealth bombers, massive missiles, lasers and mass marches of beautifully drilled infantry.

Xi’s international prestige is at an all-time high. And Trump gave it to him.

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