Hong Kong, Dec. 23 -- China has encountered turbulence in recent years, especially since unleashing COVID-19. However, the year 2025 appeared to be a better one for Chairman Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Much of this can be put down to the world facing tumult, to which President Donald Trump contributed.

Trump was inaugurated on January 20, 2025, but he soon upset many allies with his invocation of tariffs on those far and near, and criticised European nations.

Trump shamefully berated Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy and at times seemed more interested in honoring Vladimir Putin. Despite his promises, he has also failed to slow down Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Furthermore, Trump oftentimes seems only to be in...