The Lecturer and Philosopher King: Xi Jinping Behind Closed Doors

The New York Times | May 13, 2026, midnight | Original
Encounters with other world leaders reveal a side of China’s leader that the public rarely sees, and offer clues to how he will approach President Trump in Beijing.
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