Trump Keeps His Friends Close, But China Closer
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met in Beijing for discussions that appeared friendly but masked underlying tensions. The summit focused on managing U.S.-China relations, with Xi emphasizing the importance of the Taiwan issue. While Trump brushed off Xi's warnings, both leaders left with unresolved issues that could impact future interactions.
- ▪Trump and Xi met in Beijing, marking their first confrontation since Busan.
- ▪Xi framed the U.S.-China relationship around 'constructive strategic stability' for the next three years.
- ▪The Taiwan issue was highlighted as a critical point of contention between the two nations.
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| Publication time | Sat, 16 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 |
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Columns Trump Keeps His Friends Close, But China Closer Donald Trump, Xi Jinping (Alex Wong/Getty Images) Mike Watson May 16, 2026 image/svg+xml .st0{fill:none;stroke:#384f61;stroke-width:2;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-miterlimit:10;} .st1{fill:none;stroke:#384f61;stroke-width:2;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-miterlimit:10;} This week's Beijing summit had all the necessary ingredients for an epic geopolitical confrontation. Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, the central figures in the rivalry reshaping global politics, squared off for the first time since their showdown in Busan. Instead, it resembled a garden party more than a UFC prize fight.
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