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The past few days have been packed with activity for Xi Jinping and the headlines have captured every development that could shape his legacy. Let’s start with his much-publicized visit to Xinjiang on September 23. Multiple outlets including China Daily and AFP confirm that Xi landed in Urumqi leading a central government delegation to mark the 70th anniversary of Xinjiang’s founding as an autonomous region. Greeted on the tarmac by thousands of cheering residents from multiple ethnic groups, Xi made speeches calling for solidarity and urging every community to join hands in building what he called a beautiful Xinjiang under the banner of Chinese modernization. He met local officials, grassroots role models, religious leaders, and top military officers, strongly signaling Beijing’s continued central grip and its message of progress and unity. According to China Daily, this is the first time the central delegation has taken such an active role during these anniversary celebrations, a move underscoring Xinjiang’s importance for the Communist Party’s narrative and Xi’s drive to both reassure and galvanize the population.
In a gesture loaded with long-term biographical significance, Xi’s Xinjiang tour wasn’t just about local affairs—it is part of a strategic push for national cohesion, responding to both ongoing security and development concerns in the multi-ethnic region. The symbolism was rich and visible, amplified by his personal meetings and direct greetings to military personnel, all designed to cement the party’s presence.
Meanwhile, the international stage also saw Xi engaging in high-stakes diplomacy. According to the Lowy Institute and several Chinese sources, the September 3 Victory Day parade in Tiananmen Square featured Xi standing alongside Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un. This highly choreographed event commemorated the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II—a spectacle broadcast to reassure Chinese citizens about China’s global standing, despite Western pressure and trade restrictions. Strategic messaging aimed both at domestic and foreign audiences made waves, especially as the presence of Putin and Kim signaled new geopolitical alignments, described by some analysts as an “axis of upheaval.”
Notably, on September 19, Xi held a phone call with Donald Trump. According to OrcAsia, both leaders discussed bilateral ties, revisited their countries’ WWII alliance, and exchanged views on trade and the TikTok issue. Xi pressed for fair treatment of Chinese businesses in the U.S. and advocated win-win cooperation while warning against disrupting hard-earned progress.
Though speculation swirled about policy shifts ahead of China’s upcoming Fourth Plenum in October, where the new five-year plan will be hashed out, mainstream outlets like South China Morning Post steer clear of unconfirmed rumors. Still, Xi’s emphasis on long-term national planning, modernization, and avoiding disruption echoes across his public appearances and official statements.
On social media, Xi’s Xinjiang trip has trended, with state channels circulating images of him waving to crowds and referencing “beautiful Xinjiang.” So far, no unverified or unusual rumors have broken out.
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