Did Xiopolitics trump Trump?
Xi dealt with Trump as his equal, pitting Beijing’s grand strategic concerns against Washington’s transactionalism. Yes, both sides outwardly agreed on some issues. But Beijing is playing a long game
When Xi Jinping and Donald Trump met in Beijing on Thursday, they walked away with two very different stories.
The US readout emphasised market access for American businesses, increased Chinese investment, agricultural purchases, fentanyl, and a shared commitment that Iran must never acquire a nuclear weapon.
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