High Stakes Diplomacy in a Shifting Global Landscape The arrival of Donald Trump in China for his high stakes meeting with Xi Jinping marks a significant moment in the complex and often contentious relationship between these two global superpowers.
This visit appears to be a symbolic gesture of respect from Beijing, with Trump being greeted by Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on the tarmac.
Beneath this pomp and pageantry lies a web of competing interests, simmering tensions, and deep seated mistrust.