Xi Ascendant
U.S. President Donald Trump's recent visit to Beijing highlighted a shift in the geopolitical landscape favoring China. Despite the potential for significant diplomatic missteps, the meeting resulted in promises of dialogue, though the outcomes were disappointing for the U.S. The summit marks a notable change in U.S.-China relations, reflecting a power dynamic that increasingly benefits China.
- ▪Trump's visit to Beijing could have resulted in major diplomatic blunders but ended with promises of dialogue.
- ▪The summit was disappointing for the United States, as Trump accepted a relationship framing that favors China.
- ▪The meeting signifies a shift in U.S. China policy and highlights Washington's current negotiating challenges.
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| Canonical URL | https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/05/26/xi-trump-china-united-states-summit-power/ |
| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 18:37:13 +0000 |
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Analysis Xi Ascendant Trump’s Beijing trip shows that the wind is blowing in China’s direction. By Scott Kennedy, a senior advisor at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Trump and Xi walk side by side along a footpath, wearing dark business suits and ties, with aides following along in the background. Trump is pointing one finger at Xi, mouth open as he speaks. U.S. President Donald Trump (right) gestures to Chinese President Xi Jinping as he leaves after a visit to Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing on May 15. Evan Vucci/Pool/ AFP via Getty Images Geopolitics Economics United States May 26, 2026, 2:37 PM U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing could have been a disaster instead of a damp squib.
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