Commentary Reports on Xi Jinping’s inspection in Fujian province have dominated the headlines of the major party media of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) since March 22 for three days. Media coverage was filled with photos of Xi smiling while surrounded by crowds of people. I wonder how much anxiety is hidden behind that satisfied smile regarding the rapidly deteriorating international situation. The U.S.-China talks failed. They did not improve bilateral relations, frustrating Xi’s desire to meet Biden quickly; China-Japan relations worsened; India moved closer to the United States militarily; South Korea renewed its military agreement with the United States; and the EU and the Five Eyes countries unanimously sanctioned and condemned the CCP. But the CCP insisted on retaliating; the China-EU Comprehensive Agreement on Investment was halted; various countries have summoned CCP envoys; and EU-China relations are in a deadlock. However, Xi Jinping is still inspecting Fujian in a …