KMT Chairwoman Describes Xi Jinping's Hands as 'Soft Like Clouds' to Americans

Kuomintang Chairwoman Chiu-yi returned to Taiwan after a visit to the United States, during which she shared her impressions of meeting Xi Jinping with American contacts. Chiu described her handshake with Xi as feeling his large, thick, and soft hands, which she likened to clouds. She also recounted asking a fortune teller about such hands, who reportedly told her they belonged to a successful person.

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His hands were large and thick, and soft like clouds.

Several American attendees expressed surprise at Chiu's description, finding it perplexing. Sources also noted Chiu's animated and enthusiastic demeanor when discussing her meeting with Xi, likening her to a "star-struck fan." She reportedly boasted to attendees about Xi mentioning that the appetizer served at their luncheon was the same dish served to then-US President Nixon during his historic visit to China.

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This is the hand of a successful person.

One former official recalled feeling a sense of dismay upon hearing this, as Nixon's visit marked the beginning of significant international pressure and challenges for Taiwan. The official expressed surprise that the leader of Taiwan's opposition party seemed to dismiss the historical context of this detail.

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She was jumping for joy and dancing with her hands when talking about meeting Xi Jinping, more like a fan chasing a star.