Given Trump's unwavering pro-American stance, he is unlikely to heed it and will almost certainly continue to prioritize the best interests of the American people over kowtowing to Beijing, setting him apart from other world leaders.

President Trump's cabinet picks make it clear that he has no intention of compromising with China. Instead, his administration appears focused on finishing the decoupling of the U.S. economy from China, aiming to decimate the Chinese economy and derail Xi Jinping's ambitions for a China-led international order.

Trump's nominations reflect a decidedly confrontational stance toward Beijing, with prominent China hawks taking key positions. Senator Marco Rubio, a vocal critic of China's economic practices and one of several U.S. officials banned from entering the country, has reportedly been tapped for secretary of state.

Meanwhile, Representative Mike Waltz, who has described China as the greatest threat to U.S. interests, is expected to become national security advisor.

Other key figures include Elise Stefanik, nominated as Ambassador to the United Nations, who has been critical of China's global influence and human rights violations, and Howard Lutnick, named as commerce secretary.

Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, will lead the administration's trade and tariff agenda, oversee the Office of the United States Trade Representative, and focus on reducing reliance on Asia while bolstering the U.S. semiconductor industry.

Known for advocating aggressive tariffs, including a proposed 60% duty on Chinese goods, Lutnick's appointment underscores the administration's hardline approach.

Additionally, Robert Lighthizer, a central figure in Trump's first term for implementing tariffs to address trade imbalances, will return as the administration's trade czar, ensuring continuity in its tough stance on China.

Xi's message outlined four "red lines," the crossing of which could potentially trigger a war. These include Taiwan, democracy and human rights, China's governance system, and its right to development.