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Chinese Meme Merges Trump with Sun Tzu Ahead of Visit

4/12/2026

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Chinese social media features the satirical figure 'Don Tzu' merging U.S. President Donald Trump with Sun Tzu.
It cites Trump's objectives in the U.S.-Iran conflict, including 'I may have a plan, or I may not'.
The meme shows Trump in traditional attire as videos spread.
Beijing Daily participated, while other outlets avoided mocking the U.S. president ahead of his visit to China.
Online, Trump is labeled 'Chuan Jianguo'.

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Story summary

Chinese social media features the satirical figure 'Don Tzu' merging U.S. President Donald Trump with Sun Tzu.
It cites Trump's objectives in the U.S.-Iran conflict, including 'I may have a plan, or I may not'.
The meme shows Trump in traditional attire as videos spread.
Beijing Daily participated, while other outlets avoided mocking the U.S. president ahead of his visit to China.
Online, Trump is labeled 'Chuan Jianguo'.