The hidden power behind China's sudden trade concessions

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Why did China change its “Never Kneeling” rhetoric and suddenly back down in Geneva?
In this episode, we uncover the hidden forces behind Beijing’s shocking trade concessions to the U.S. While state media credited Xi Jinping’s loyalists, a closer look at the negotiation team—and Trump’s own words—suggests someone else was pulling the strings. Former Premier Wen Jiabao may have quietly re-emerged to steer China’s economic direction. From Wen’s reformist vision to Xi’s conspicuous absence during the talks, all signs point to a deeper power shift inside the CCP. Was Geneva just a trade deal—or something bigger? A quiet handover of control?

1. Comparison of the 2018 and 2025 Chinese negotiation teams
2. Wen Jiabao’s vision for U.S.–China trade relations
3. Rumors surrounding Vice Premier He Lifeng
4. Trump’s cryptic clue about Beijing’s power shift

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