They told the whole world to avoid China. Decouple. De-risk. Sanctions. Tariffs. War rhetoric. Then 12 US capitalists flew to Beijing to beg the Communist Party for deals.

The claim that U.S. rhetoric has strongly pushed for decoupling, de-risking, sanctions, tariffs, and war rhetoric toward China, followed by a group of U.S. capitalists flying to Beijing to seek deals, contains elements grounded in reality but is somewhat simplified and lacks nuance. While U.S. political discourse has included calls for economic decoupling and increased tensions with China, business delegations and capitalists have continued engaging with China to pursue trade and investment opportunities. The sources, although not from highly trusted outlets, indicate ongoing trade talks and deals involving U.S. and other international actors visiting Beijing. However, the claim’s framing suggests a contradiction or hypocrisy that is more rhetorical than strictly factual, as economic engagement often continues despite political tensions. The evidence does not confirm a dramatic or unusual “begging” scenario but rather a complex interplay of geopolitical rivalry and economic interdependence.