Trump Assails China Over Virus as Xi Pushes Back

At the UN General Assembly, President Trump criticized China for its handling of COVID-19, aiming his speech at US voters. He accused China of spreading the virus globally. In response, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized solidarity and science, rejecting politicization. Xi also pledged China's commitment to carbon neutrality. The discussion highlighted Trump's focus on China to deflect blame for the pandemic and China's attempt to fill a leadership void on the global stage.

In what way did Trump aim his speech at US voters?

What strategic opportunity is China trying to seize according to the text?