Xi has never enjoyed such prestige – thanks to Trump’s wrecking ball to the West

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Trump’s moves to undermine the West have not only made Xi look good - but make him more powerful, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

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Xi Jinping has it all. From Donald Trump’s perspective, the Chinese leader is basking in sycophantic bonhomie from fellow global authoritarians while enjoying a parade of tanks and stealth bombers, massive missiles, lasers and mass marches of beautifully drilled infantry.