[APEC and the information game 🎙️]
The White House announced: President Donald Trump and Chairman Xi Jinping are scheduled to meet on October 30, on the sidelines of the APEC conference.
However, as of the morning of October 29 (Asia time), Beijing has not yet spoken.
Observers are not surprised — because in diplomacy, whoever holds the power of speech controls the rhythm of public opinion.
By allowing Washington to "speak first," China can:
1️⃣ Gauge the reactions of the market and media.
2️⃣ Opportunely “lock in profits” with a timely symbolic announcement.
💬 This is not just about whether or not to meet, but a sophisticated battle over who makes the world wait for whom.
The U.S. wants to shape the narrative – China is raising the curtain of silence.
👉 In international politics, the one who speaks up is the one looking for leverage; the one who is silent is the one who already has leverage in hand.