Among peers, Xi Jinping and Donald Trump bear resemblance in character: inept, ignorant, and imperious.
However, Xi Jinping defers to his country and his job position with basic integrity, essentially differing from Donald Trump, who abuses his authority boundlessly.
For example, Xi Jinping often consults his "cheat sheets" on important occasions, in efforts to align his speeches with planned rhetoric on negotiating tables. This consistence turned out vital for China to rout America in the 2025 trade war waged by Trump.