Trump, Xi Meet In Beijing, Agree On Key Issues Regarding U.S., China

“I mean, not only is he beginning to lose the war in Ukraine, he’s seeing that special relationship supposed to realign the world go up in flames,” he continued

The two-day visit marks Trump’s first trip to China since 2017. The visit comes amid rising tensions over trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan, and the repercussions of the war with Iran. While the White House is presenting the summit as a chance to create new economic agreements and “rebalance” the U.S.–China relationship, analysts believe that Beijing’s priorities are much broader and more focused on the long term.

“Trump arrives seeking headline deals and visible momentum ahead of the midterms,” wrote Zongyuan Zoe Liu, senior fellow for China studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. “Xi is playing a longer game, focused on strategic patience rather than substantive compromise.”