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news La Jornada Opinion 2026-05-14

US Empire Declining as Trump Arrives in China for Summit with Xi

The article uses a falcon metaphor to describe the declining US empire arriving for a summit with China's Xi Jinping. It suggests Donald Trump's visit signifies the weakening state of the American superpower.

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