China in Focus (May 4): Xi Jinping Urges Deterrence Against the West The Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping is pushing for more military deterrence. In a speech, he claimed China has the upper hand amid the current global situation. The world’s biggest power players are debating how to deal with China. America’s top diplomat is making his position clear. The Pentagon is calling for a “new vision” for U.S. defense. Its top official says the country should use technology to address threats from China. The Philippines’ Foreign Minister seems to have had enough. He told China to “get out” in a Twitter post, complete with vulgar language, as Chinese ships continuously show up in Filipino waters.