They are back paddling because Trump gave the ChiComs a little demonstration the other day. Under reported but we fired an ICBM with 4 MERVE warheads (not armed) which travelled 4200 miles and then all landed within 10 ft of the target. Just letting Xi Jinpeng know who is the only real super power in the world. That’s why the ChiComs are trying to deescalate. Trump telling Xi he can put one down his chimney.