Xi Jinping
Mentioned in 201 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
President of China who consolidates power through military purges and anti-corruption campaigns while overseeing significant expansion of China's nuclear arsenal. Discussed across podcasts for his role in major geopolitical issues including U.S.-China trade relations, nationalist tech policies, and global diplomatic initiatives, as well as assessments of his nuclear risk calculation capabilities and domestic governance approach to poverty reduction and pollution control.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · May 19, 2026
Victor Davis Hanson: The COVID Narrative Officially Collapsed
“Invoked Thucydides Trap theory; discussed with Trump regarding Taiwan and Iran policy”
The MeidasTouch Podcast · May 19, 2026
MeidasTouch Full Podcast - 5/19/26
“Portrayed as dominant hegemonic power achieving major diplomatic victories over Trump”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · May 18, 2026
Victor Davis Hanson: Trump’s Leverage Over Xi Jinping EXPLAINED
“Subject of analysis regarding U.S. leverage and misapplication of Thucydides Trap theory”
The Bulwark Podcast · May 18, 2026
Bill Kristol: Voters Are Realizing Trump Doesn’t Care About Them
“Trump praised excessively at China summit while Xi held firm on Taiwan and Iran policy”
The Megyn Kelly Show · May 18, 2026
BS Report on Cuba and Drones, and Why Spencer Pratt Can Win, with Mark Halperin, Ryan Grim, and Curt Mills, Plus Why TDS is REAL, with Jonathan Alpert | Ep. 1319
“Trump's recent summit with Xi discussed as flattery-based diplomacy lacking substantive concessions on AI and trade”
The MeidasTouch Podcast · May 18, 2026
Trump Panics as Negotiation Is Utter Failure
“Negotiating multilateral agreements with Russia while Trump achieves no deals; told Trump US is nation in decline”
The Glenn Beck Program · May 18, 2026
Rising Prices, UK Fallout & Iran: How Trump Is Managing the Chaos | 5/18/26
“Trump discussed relationship with Xi regarding Taiwan policy and Chinese student restrictions”
The Briefing with Albert Mohler · May 18, 2026
Monday, May 18, 2026
“Host of Trump summit; referenced Thucydides Trap to signal Chinese dominance ambitions”
The MeidasTouch Podcast · May 17, 2026
Trump’s Health Collapses as he Fears it's the End!!!
“Featured in Trump's China trip photos and controversial social media posts”
The Tim Dillon Show · May 16, 2026
496 - USA vs. China, Spencer Pratt, & A Heist
“Met with Trump; warned against mishandling Taiwan; represents China's strategic position on reunification”
Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey · May 16, 2026
Ep 1348 | No Pay for Politicians During Shutdowns, Republicans to Gain Seats After Redistricting, and Advice to Go Debt-Free | Ron Simmons
“Trump meeting with him to discuss trade policy, Iran war, and strategic geopolitical issues”
The NPR Politics Podcast · May 15, 2026
What did Trump accomplish in China?
“Met with Trump to discuss Taiwan, Iran, and trade; reportedly offered help on Iran War but details unconfirmed”
The Megyn Kelly Show · May 15, 2026
Colbert's Hissy Fit Farewell Tour, Xi's Ominous Comment, and Murdaugh's New Trial, with Glenn Greenwald | Ep. 1318
“Chinese president who raised Thucydides Trap theory at bilateral summit with Trump”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · May 15, 2026
5/15/26: Trump Confesses "We Did It For Israel", AI Experiment Goes Wrong, Chuck Park, Ro Khanna
“Met with Trump; framed US as declining power; negotiated limited aircraft sales and military equipment restrictions”
The Michael Knowles Show · May 15, 2026
Ep. 1975 - BREAKING: Supreme Court Betrays Pro-Lifers?
“Referenced as Trump's negotiating counterpart and source of Thucydides Trap rhetoric”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · May 15, 2026
Victor Davis Hanson: Why $29 Billion for Iran War Is a ‘Bargain,’ but Only if It Works
“Subject of Trump's negotiation trip; facing economic pressure from oil sanctions and military disadvantages”
The Headlines · May 15, 2026
A Surge of U.S. Spy Planes Over Cuba, and Retailers’ $20 Billion Bet on Physical Stores
“Met with Trump during China visit to discuss trade, Iran, and bilateral relations”
Pivot · May 15, 2026
Trump’s China Summit, Inflation Shock, and Silicon Valley’s Midterm Money
“Met Trump for two-day summit; warned about Taiwan; demonstrated China's strategic confidence”
Up First from NPR · May 15, 2026
Trump's China Visit Wraps, SCOTUS Mifepristone, Keir Starmer Under Pressure To Resign
“Hosted Trump at private compound, discussed trade deals and Middle East policy including Iran and Strait of Hormuz”
The Megyn Kelly Show · May 15, 2026
Trump’s Taiwan Talks, Pratt's LA Mayor Momentum, Matthew Perry Counselor Sentencing: AM Update 5/15
“Met with Trump for over two hours, warned about Taiwan as most sensitive issue and risk of conflict.”
REAL AF with Andy Frisella · May 15, 2026
1026. Andy & DJ CTI: Trump's China Trip Chaos, Senators Agree To Go Without Pay & Tennessee Shooting Suspect Charged
“Met with Trump during state visit; hosts praise mutual respect and strong leadership presence”
The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert · May 15, 2026
David Letterman | Xi Loves Me
“Subject of commentary regarding his diplomatic meeting with Trump and handshake optics”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · May 14, 2026
Trump Sucks Up to Xi, But Doesn’t Care About Americans’ Financial Pain
“Summit host; delivered warning on Taiwan and discussed US-China relations with Trump”
The Bulwark Podcast · May 14, 2026
Catherine Rampell and Robert Garcia: China Is Starting to Eclipse the U.S.
“Subject of analysis regarding U.S.-China power dynamics and Trump's diplomatic approach”
Bloomberg Tech · May 14, 2026
Cerebras Goes Public in Year's Biggest IPO
“Met with Trump; warned on Taiwan; signaled openness to tech companies; pledged Iran support”
The Michael Knowles Show · May 14, 2026
Ep. 1974 - Xi Jinping Threatens WAR During Trump's Trip To China
“Central figure in episode analyzing his implicit war threat during Trump's China visit and Thucydides Trap rhetoric”
Squawk Pod · May 14, 2026
Scott Bessent From Beijing 5/14/26
“Chinese leader warning Trump about Taiwan issue and raising Thucydides trap concept”
The Dan Bongino Show · May 14, 2026
What Is Going On Here (Ep. 2515)
“Chinese leader warning Trump about Taiwan conflict during critical negotiations on trade and nuclear weapons”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · May 14, 2026
5/14/26: Trump Glazes Xi At China Summit, Fox News Shocked By China Tech, China Plans Arms Sales To Iran
“Chinese president meeting with Trump, warning about Thucydides trap and establishing red lines on Taiwan, democracy, and development”
Noticias de la mañana · May 14, 2026
Las noticias de la mañana, jueves 14 de mayo de 2026
“Meeting with Trump; warned that mishandling Taiwan issue could lead to conflict between U.S. and China.”
Morning Brew Daily · May 14, 2026
Billionaires' Boys Trip to China with Trump & Americans Aren’t Talking to Their Neighbors Anymore
“Met with Trump delegation to discuss trade, AI dominance, Taiwan, and Strait of Hormuz stability”
The Headlines · May 14, 2026
China’s Growing Leverage Over the U.S., and How Oil Companies Hit the Jackpot
“Chinese President greeted Trump at summit, stressed importance of US-China cooperation”
Up First from NPR · May 14, 2026
Trump Meets With China's Xi, Asia's View Of Summit, Trump Targets Law Firms
“Met with Trump at Great Hall of the People; warned about Taiwan; emphasized constructive strategic stability”
Prof G Markets · May 14, 2026
AI Skeptic: This Business Makes No Sense
“Meeting with Trump in Beijing; holds leverage on critical minerals, Iran relations, and US tech company market access”
TBPN · May 13, 2026
Trump-Xi Summit, Space Data Center Debate, Inflation Up | Diet TBPN
“Host of summit; seeking veto power over Taiwan arms sales and formal opposition to Taiwanese independence”
The Bulwark Podcast · May 13, 2026
Tom Nichols: There’s Something Wrong with the President
“Meeting with Trump to discuss trade, fentanyl, and Iran war; China not providing details on summit agenda”
The Journal. · May 13, 2026
Trump and Xi to Meet at High-Stakes Summit
“Meeting with Trump to discuss trade truce extension, Taiwan policy, and AI safety protocols”
Bloomberg Tech · May 13, 2026
Anthropic Eyeing Over $900 Billion Valuation
“Meeting with President Trump; discussions expected on chip exports, AI cooperation, and geopolitical tensions”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · May 13, 2026
5/13/26: GOP Midterm Bloodbath, Trump's Oligarch Trip To China, Prof Pape On China Advancing Rapidly
“Chinese leader with Taiwan as primary summit objective; discussed as strategically advantaged due to US Iran war losses”
PBD Podcast · May 13, 2026
Trump-Xi Summit + Iran’s $10 Trillion Threat | PBD #798
“Meeting with Trump delegation; discussed Taiwan, trade, and Iran issues”
Noticias de la mañana · May 13, 2026
Las noticias de la mañana, miércoles 13 de mayo de 2026
“Meeting with Trump for first time in nine years to discuss trade war and Iran nuclear negotiations”
The Briefing with Albert Mohler · May 13, 2026
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
“Leader of China meeting with Trump; subject of DNA security protocol and diplomatic sensitivity analysis”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · May 12, 2026
Trump Accelerates Superpower Decline as XI Plays the Long Game (ft. Sarah Longwell)
“Subject of Trump summit discussion; analyzed as strategically advantaged negotiator who understands Trump's psychology”
The NPR Politics Podcast · May 12, 2026
Mr. Trump goes to Beijing
“Chinese leader meeting with Trump; holds stronger negotiating position with more geopolitical leverage”
Pod Save America · May 12, 2026
AOC vs. Bezos
“Trump meeting with Xi to discuss Iran, Taiwan arms sales, and AI cooperation”
The Headlines · May 11, 2026
Trump Rejects Iran’s Offer, and 17 Passengers Exposed to Hantavirus Return to U.S.
“Meeting with Trump this week in Beijing to discuss trade relations and economic stability.”
Squawk Pod · May 8, 2026
“Weapons of Mass Disruption” with NYT’s Tom Friedman 5/8/26
“Meeting with Trump next week for high-stakes diplomatic discussions on trade, AI, and geopolitics”
The MeidasTouch Podcast · May 6, 2026
Furious World Leaders Checkmate Trump and Force Surrender!!!
“Allegedly leveraged Trump's desire for state visit and photo opportunity to pressure policy concessions”
Morning Joe · May 6, 2026
Rubio: ‘Operation Epic Fury’ in Iran Is Over
“Trump scheduled to meet in Beijing next week; China expressed concern about Iran war impact on trade negotiations”
Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition · May 6, 2026
Report: US, Iran Close to War's End; Trump, China's Xi Prepare for Meeting
“Scheduled to meet Trump May 14-15 in Beijing to discuss war, trade, and business”