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Ep. 4: Xi’s Drunk Fight in the '80s: A Window Into China's Next Move in the Trade War?
April 21, 2025 · 16 min

Xi Jinping’s drunk fight in the late 1980s offers a glimpse of his personality.

The two leaders also face different domestic pressures. 

In addition, Xi has an extreme option he could use in the battle.

Read the original report:

With Tariff Escalations, US and China Enter a New Era

Terri Wu is a Washington-based freelance reporter for The Epoch Times covering education and China-related issues. Send tips to terri.wu@epochtimes.com.

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