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Scholars analyze the CCP's softening policy towards the U.S.

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Internal sources: The new CCP power core has halted a major decision

—Following the Fourth Plenary Session, the CCP's policy towards the US softened. Scholars analyze this.

Reporter : Sun Ruihou / Editor : Fang Xun / https://www.aboluowang.com/2025/1031/2298812.html /  Image : On the morning of October 30th, U.S. President Donald Trump held talks with Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping at Gimhae Air Base in Busan, South Korea.

Su Ziyun, Director of the Institute of Strategic and Resources Studies at the Institute for National Defense and Security Research in Taiwan, told The Epoch Times that the Trump-Xi meeting was at least outwardly stable, suggesting a period of stability in the Indo-Pacific conflict and a temporary easing of the U.S.-China trade war.

Su Ziyun stated that this is tantamount to a temporary truce, with both sides waving a white flag.

"The rare earth issue will be buffered for a year, and then reviewed again. Basically, each side has different strategies. Beijing still wants to use rare earths as leverage when necessary, but the West will quickly reduce its dependence on rare earths from China."

Sun Guoxiang, a full-time professor in the Department of International Affairs and Business at Nanhua University in Taiwan, told The Epoch Times that the outcome of this meeting is consistent with the CCP's past "delaying tactics" logic: making concessions on low-cost, negotiable issues while delaying on core strategic issues. While the Xi-Trump meeting appeared amicable, it was more like a diplomatic painkiller, offering temporary relief but unable to alter the long-term structure of confrontation.

Regarding rare earths, veteran media professional Guo Jun stated on the "Elite Forum" program that Xi Jinping's approach before the Fourth Plenary Session aimed to forcefully play the rare earth card, initiating so-called global long-arm jurisdiction over rare earths and restricting exports of raw materials. The result was a direct US countermeasure, launching a comprehensive substitution plan. London Metal Exchange rare earth futures plummeted by 12% that day, and Chinese rare earth stocks also plunged. "This blow made many within the CCP feel that this path was ultimately unworkable."

Guo Jun revealed that, according to internal sources, the new central power core intervened and halted this approach; otherwise, the U.S.-China trade negotiations would have been impossible. "This is a very clear signal that the diplomatic and economic systems are no longer under Xi Jinping's control."

Furthermore, in recent weeks, the CCP has suddenly changed its tune, no longer mentioning the rise of the East and the decline of the West, nor discussing self-reliance and control, but instead starting to talk about the U.S.-China partnership. This is quite unlike Xi Jinping's past "wolf warrior" diplomacy. "This approach is clearly not from Xi Jinping, but from the new power core of the CCP Central Committee seeking self-preservation. They know that if the Chinese economy continues like this, the entire CCP will collapse."

Several scholars have noted a significant shift in official rhetoric after the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee. Regarding Xi Jinping's repeated mentions of "daring to struggle and being good at struggle" at the meeting, Beijing academics stated that while this hardline language is still retained, it has lost its previous offensive connotation. This includes Xi Jinping's willingness to meet with U.S. President Trump and reach a series of compromise agreements, including those covering rare earth exports.

Mr. Tang, a political observer in Beijing, stated in an interview that this shift by the CCP reflects a repositioning of its policy focus. "Struggle" is no longer the main theme of foreign policy. He said, "This shows that the CCP leadership has realized that hardline diplomacy can no longer sustain the economic reality. The domestic economy is a mess, and some ordinary people are almost starving."

Mr. Ge, a scholar of literature and history, stated that the most attention-grabbing aspect of the Fourth Plenary Session report was the reappearance of the phrase "adhering to economic construction as the central task" in Article 4. This signifies a forced adjustment to the power structure, representing a strategic contraction and marking a loosening of Xi Jinping's dominant position within the Party.

Scholars analyze that this rapid concession is the result of a reassessment by the political decision-making body. The Fourth Plenary Session of the 19th CPC Central Committee may become a watershed moment for internal compromise. Some officials favor maintaining economic stability and oppose further hardline confrontation that drains external resources. "This shift is not merely a tactical adjustment, but a rewriting of policy logic, reflecting Xi Jinping's forced bowing to reality."

Mr. Ge analyzes that the underlying reasons for this turn also include internal disagreements within the Party regarding the future direction. He says, "Some high-ranking Party members believe that continued hardline stances will trigger more severe external blockades and capital outflows."

Scholars state that "the failure to reach a political consensus at the Fourth Plenary Session led Xi Jinping to proactively back down diplomatically to avoid greater upheaval."

Beijing political observers point out that the CPC document's reiteration of "taking economic construction as the center" is not only a policy adjustment but also a form of political defense. One scholar stated, "This is not just a turning point, but a repair. Beijing needs to use a facade of stability to mask internal turmoil."

Trump's impatience with Xi

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During the Trump-Xi meeting, Trump appeared very impatient as Xi Jinping read from a prepared statement

Editor : Fang Xun / Source: Newtalk /  https://www.aboluowang.com/2025/1031/2298689.html

U.S. President Donald Trump met with Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea today (September 30). However, the meeting, originally scheduled for four hours, ended in just 100 minutes.

In response, writer Wang Hao analyzed that both sides were trying to create a "phased victory" at this US-China summit. Therefore, even if the meeting didn't last four hours, as long as it didn't break down, it was considered a success. He also noticed something amiss in the publicly available video footage: Trump looked at Xi Jinping reading a prepared speech by Wang Yi, "looking very impatient?"

Was the Trump-Xi meeting a counter-climax, and the lack of a breakdown considered a success? Wang Hao stated that the first Trump-Xi meeting in six years felt like a diplomatic counter-climax. The meeting, originally scheduled for four hours, ended abruptly in 100 minutes; there was no joint statement, no joint press conference, and even "Taiwan" was not mentioned. Trump left and went straight to Air Force One to return to the US, leaving Xi Jinping to continue attending the APEC meeting in South Korea.

Wang Hao pointed out that, on the surface, the US and China reached a "framework consensus"—the US lowered tariffs on Chinese goods by 10%, the rare earth issue was "resolved," China resumed purchasing U.S. soybeans, and a commitment to combat fentanyl. Trump declared himself "extremely satisfied," while Xi Jinping concluded the meeting with terms like "friends and partners." Both sides cultivated an atmosphere of "a partial victory," but substantive agreements were few and far between, with most being verbal agreements.

He believes the key to this meeting wasn't what was discussed, but what wasn't. The chip war, the Taiwan Strait situation, and technological blockades were all shelved. Trump needed a de-escalation in US-China relations to strengthen his image as a "peaceful president"; Xi Jinping, on the other hand, adopted a strategy of retreat and delaying tactics. "No breakdown is a success. This is the most accurate portrayal of current US-China relations. The temporary easing is merely the calm before the storm."

Writer Wang Hao analyzed that both sides were cultivating a "partial victory" at this US-China summit, so even if the talks didn't last four hours, as long as there was no breakdown, it was considered a success. He also noticed something suspicious: Trump looked at Xi Jinping reading Wang Yi's prepared speech with "extreme impatience?" (Image: Taken from Wang Hao's Facebook)

Xi Jinping only speaks once throughout the entire exchange with Trump

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Photos of the handshake between Trump and Xi Jinping have surfaced online. Xi only managed to utter one sentence throughout the entire exchange

Editor : Shi Fang / Source : NTD Television / https://www.aboluowang.com/2025/1030/2298462.html / Image : On October 30, 2025, the "Trump-Xi meeting" was held at Gimhae Air Base in Busan, South Korea. President Trump chatted and laughed, while Xi Jinping remained silent. (Screenshot from video)

On 30 October 2025, the "Trump-Xi meeting" was held at Gimhae Air Base in Busan, South Korea. US President Donald Trump and Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping shook hands again after six years. Trump appeared relaxed and talkative, while Xi remained almost completely silent. Netizens mocked Xi, saying, "How could he answer without a notebook?!"

According to media videos, Trump and Xi held a brief meeting at Gimhae Air Base around noon that day. This was their first meeting since Trump returned to the White House.

Before the meeting, Trump and Xi posed for photos. Trump was relaxed and talkative, while Xi appeared somewhat reserved, with a somber expression, unnatural movements, and barely daring to speak. After shaking hands, Xi said a polite "It's a pleasure to see you again" to Trump, but avoided direct eye contact, blinking and looking away.

Trump confidently told reporters, "Our meeting will definitely be a success, without a doubt." He also jokingly called Xi a "tough negotiator," adding, "That's not good!" and patted Xi on the back. Xi remained silent and offered no response.

U.S.-based writer Cao Changqing commented on the X platform: "Trump said the talks would definitely succeed, without a doubt. But Xi Jinping barely said a word. In comparison, the 79-year-old Trump seemed much more energetic (Xi Jinping is 72)."

At the meeting, a reporter asked a question about Taiwan in Chinese but Xi Jinping did not answer.

Xi Jinping's performance in this meeting with Trump sparked heated discussions online, with many mocking him: "Xi Jinping can't speak without his little notebook."

"How can he answer without a little notebook! Haha!"

"He was thinking, 'Don't make things difficult for me. I didn't bring my little notebook. I really don't know what to say. Sigh, this is so difficult!'

"Dumb and clumsy... Sigh, so embarrassing."

"Clearly, Xi Jinping is a tough guy at home, but he becomes timid and afraid to be arrogant when he goes out. This is the characteristic of a primary school student."

"I saw them sitting together..." "It's ridiculous, like chickens and rabbits in the same cage. What's the point of arguing between a democratic country and a dictatorship?"

Another netizen commented: "Xi Jinping looks very unhappy. The internal strife is fierce, and now he's being suppressed by Trump. He feels helpless and resentful, but has no choice but to accept reality."

Before the Xi-Trump meeting, the 20th CPC Central Committee's Fourth Plenary Session concluded in Beijing on October 23. At this meeting, nine generals appointed by Xi were expelled from the military and the Party, including He Weidong, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission, and Miao Hua, Director of the Political Department of the Central Military Commission. At the same time, Zhang Shengmin, Secretary of the Central Military Commission's Discipline Inspection Commission, was promoted to Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission. Zhang Shengmin is alleged to be a member of Zhang Youxia's faction.

There is widespread discussion that Xi Jinping's military power has been greatly weakened after the Fourth Plenary Session, and the internal power struggle in Zhongnanhai will intensify.

Support Falun Gong's lawsuit against Cisco

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U.S. Lawmakers urge Trump administration to Support Falun Gong's Lawsuit against Cisco

Editor: Liu Mingxiang / Publisher : News Focus Production Team / https://www.ntdtv.com/gb/2025/10/30/a104034215.html / Image : The company logo in front of Cisco's headquarters in San Jose, California. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

The Associated Press reported on 30 October 2025 that two senior Republican members of the US House of Representatives have called on the Supreme Court to allow a lawsuit against tech giant Cisco to proceed. The lawsuit alleges that Cisco's technology was used to assist the Chinese Communist Party in persecuting Falun Gong practitioners.

New Jersey Representative Chris Smith and Michigan Representative John Moolenaar wrote to Chief Litigator for the US Supreme Court, D. John Sauer, on the 29th, urging the Trump administration to support the Falun Gong plaintiffs and push the court to proceed with the trial.

Smith is co-chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), and Mullerner is chairman of the House Select Committee on China; both have long criticized Beijing's human rights record.

The letter cites an earlier Associated Press investigation that pointed to significant involvement by U.S. technology companies in designing and building the Chinese Communist Party's surveillance system, emphasizing the need to prevent U.S. companies from providing the CCP with technology that aids persecution.

The Supreme Court is currently considering whether to hear Cisco's appeal. Cisco argues that U.S. law should not allow such lawsuits. The court has requested the Attorney General to submit comments on the case, making the Trump administration's position closely watched; these comments are expected to be submitted by the end of this year or early next year.

The two lawmakers wrote in the letter: "The accusation that an American technology company tailors tools to aid the CCP in its persecution of religious minorities is extremely serious, and we believe the plaintiff should have the opportunity to prove its claims."

A Cisco spokesperson responded that the company is "always committed to respecting human rights" and warned that if the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals' ruling remains in effect, it will "open the floodgates for U.S. companies to face lawsuits for legally exporting standard products."

This case has been ongoing for over a decade. Documents released in 2008 revealed that Cisco viewed the Chinese Communist Party's "Golden Shield Project" as a business opportunity. An Associated Press-reviewed Cisco presentation showed that the company's products could identify over 90% of Falun Gong-related information on the internet. Other documents indicated that Cisco also assisted in establishing a nationwide database for tracking Falun Gong practitioners.

In 2011, Falun Gong practitioners sued Cisco, accusing the company of knowingly providing support for its technology, which they claimed would be used to persecute believers.

The core issue of the case is whether U.S. companies can be held liable for aiding and abetting persecution under the Alien Torts Act (ATS) or the Torture Victims Protection Act (TVPA). Cisco argued it should not be held liable but an appeals court rejected its claim in 2023, allowing the case to proceed. Cisco is now asking the Supreme Court to overturn that ruling.

The report points out that this case not only involves human rights but is also closely related to the U.S.-China technology confrontation. Technology exports have once again become one of the most sensitive focal points in U.S.-China relations.

The PLA Air Force Commander has been arrested

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Has the PLA Air Force Commander also fallen? Zhao Lanjian reveals further turmoil within the CCP's top leadership; reports suggest the Air Force Commander is under investigation.

Editor : Zhongkang / Source : Newtalk / https://www.aboluowang.com/2025/1030/2298355.html / Image : Reports indicate that Ma Xiaotian, commander of the Chinese Air Force, has been arrested. (Image: Retrieved from X / @VickyLi32351196)

Independent journalist Zhao Lanjian recently published a statement on X, stating that Ma Xiaotian, commander of the Chinese Air Force, has been "arrested," emphasizing that this is the twelfth time since 2023 that he has prematurely exposed purges of high-ranking Chinese military and political officials. Zhao Lanjian claims that high-ranking officials, including Yang Hui, Miao Hua, Qin Shutong, He Hongjun, Lin Xiangyang, and Wang Houbin, who have been repeatedly confirmed to have fallen from grace by official sources, have all appeared in his investigative reports.

Zhao Lanjian stated that in an environment of information censorship and rampant fake news, he insists on "using truth as the bottom line and evidence as the language," and claims that he is not a spokesperson for any media outlet or capital institution, but an independent journalist. He pointed out that this revelation of Ma Xiaotian once again demonstrates the power of independent investigation.

In recent years, personnel changes within the Chinese military have been frequent. External observers point out that since 2023, a number of high-ranking military and political officials have been investigated, involving units such as the Rocket Force, Strategic Support Force, and equipment systems, indicating that the anti-corruption campaign has extended to the core military sector. Regarding the news concerning Ma Xiaotian, Zhao Lanjian stated that it has been confirmed by Xinhua News Agency.

Image : The CCP recently announced the expulsion from the Party and military of nine generals, including He Weidong (first from left), Wang Houbin (second from left), Lin Xiangyang (second from right), and Wang Xiubin (first from right). Observers believe that a fierce political struggle for military power may be unfolding within Zhongnanhai. (Image: Screenshot from @cskun1989 X account/Newtalk composite)

Zhao Lanjian emphasized that his information comes from "long-term tracking and multi-party verification," and pointed out that he has "accurately predicted the core upheavals in the CCP's military and political system for two consecutive years" in the global media environment, believing this reflects the accuracy of his investigations and his news acumen.

As of now, the relevant accusations are still awaiting official response. All sectors are watching closely; if the news is true, the Ma Xiaotian case could become another major event in the CCP military's purge.

He Weidong, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission of China, was reportedly taken away after the closing ceremony of the National People's Congress on 11 March. On 17 October, he was announced to have committed serious violations of discipline and law, suspected of job-related crimes involving exceptionally large sums of money, extremely serious nature, and extremely negative impact, and was expelled from the Party and the military. Nine high-ranking generals were involved in the same case. (Image: Screenshot from "x"@SonodaHiroki)

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The implications of Israel's expulsion of Chinese migrant workers

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[Free Speech] The multiple implications of Israel's expulsion of Chinese migrant workers

◎ Yang Congrong ./ https://talk.ltn.com.tw/article/breakingnews/5218357

Image : As tensions escalate between Israel and Iran, the Israeli government has reassessed the security risks of its foreign worker policy, designating China as a high-risk country and expelling Chinese migrant workers. (Reuters file photo)

Based on security considerations and a court injunction, the Israeli government designated China as a high-risk country and expelled Chinese migrant workers. This seemingly simple adjustment to labor policy actually involves complex diplomatic relations, regional power balances, and the politicization of labor mobility in the era of globalization. This event not only affects Sino-Israeli bilateral relations but also reflects profound changes in the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, warranting in-depth discussion.

Israel's construction industry has long relied on Chinese workers, who fill local labor shortages and support infrastructure development. However, with escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, coupled with increased uncertainty surrounding regional conflicts, the Israeli government has begun to reassess the security risks of its foreign worker policy. Designating China as a high-risk country was not a sudden decision, but rather a preventative response to China's expanding influence in the Middle East within the framework of the US-Israel alliance. Israel has turned to other countries, such as India, for labor sources, attempting to maintain its construction industry while mitigating potential security threats.

The impact of this policy extends beyond the labor market. China is one of Israel's major trading partners, with bilateral trade exceeding $20 billion, covering multiple sectors including technology, infrastructure, and agriculture. Expelling Chinese migrant workers could trigger diplomatic protests from Beijing, and even lead to reduced investment or strained trade relations. This economic cost was not unconsidered by the Israeli government, but it chose the former over the latter. This also reflects the reality that, in the current international situation, national security issues often take precedence over economic interests.

However, the significance of this incident goes far beyond the friction in Sino-Israeli relations. This policy is actually an extension of global anti-China sentiment in the Middle East and is profoundly influenced by the US-Israel strategic alliance. In recent years, the United States has been continuously containing China's influence in the Indo-Pacific and the Middle East. As the US's most important ally in the Middle East, Israel naturally considers Washington's strategic interests in its policy choices. The expulsion of Chinese migrant workers can, to some extent, be seen as a symbolic move by Israel to choose sides in the US-China competition.

Image : Associated Press file photo

More noteworthy is the potential for unintended chain reactions from this decision. China has initiated its citizen evacuation process and issued warnings; this is not merely a routine action to protect its citizens, but could become a turning point in Beijing's Middle East policy. If Sino-Israeli relations continue to deteriorate, China may reduce its economic investment in Israel and instead strengthen cooperation with countries like Iran. This would further consolidate Iran's influence in the Middle East and alter the regional power balance. China, which had previously maintained a delicate balance between Israel and Arab countries, may be forced to more explicitly lean towards one side, which will have a profound impact on the entire Middle East situation.

From Taiwan's perspective, this incident offers several lessons:

First, the politicization of labor policy has become a global trend. When national security considerations conflict with economic interests, more and more countries choose the former. As an economy heavily reliant on foreign workers, Taiwan should also consider how to strike a balance between opening its labor market and maintaining security.

Second, this incident highlights the pressure on small and medium-sized countries to choose sides in great power competition. Although Israel is a regional power, it still needs to make difficult strategic choices within the framework of US-China competition. Taiwan faces a similar situation; how to protect its own interests while avoiding becoming a victim of great power rivalry is a long-term challenge.

In an era of receding globalization and a return to geopolitics, labour mobility is no longer just an economic issue, but has become part of national security and diplomatic maneuvering. Israel's decision may only be the beginning; in the future, we may see more countries adjusting their migrant worker policies based on political considerations. This trend is both a challenge and a warning for economies reliant on global labor mobility. Finding a balance between openness and security, between the economy and politics, will be a challenge that all countries must face.

For countries like Taiwan, situated on the front lines of geopolitics, Israel's experience offers even more direct reference value. Caught in the crossfire of great power competition, every policy choice can trigger complex chain reactions. Careful assessment and forward-looking thinking are more crucial than ever before.

Image : Labour mobility is no longer just an economic issue, but part of national security and diplomatic maneuvering. (Bloomberg file photo)

(The author is the Chairman of the Central Taiwan Professors Association and teaches at National Taiwan Normal University.)