https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-s-defense-of-xi-hit-by-embarrassing-new-bombshellContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-s-defense-of-xi-hit-by-embarrassing-new-bombshellhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-s-defense-of-xi-hit-by-embarrassing-new-bombshell#u132569Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:57:03 +0000President Donald Trump recently insisted that Beijing was far too smart to back the enemy. This defense of Chinese leadership faces a new setback following reports regarding geopolitical developments and international supply lines. Separately, reports indicate that Yemen's Houthi movement is attempting to produce advanced ballistic missiles using Chinese-delivered parts, placing locations in Israel and Saudi Arabia within range. The intersecting developments draw heightened scrutiny to international supply chains and foreign relations involving Beijing, presenting new foreign policy chall