The strongest version of this narrative frames the Trump-Xi summit as a pivotal moment for the U.S. to assert its values and counter China’s authoritarian expansion. Freedom House’s recommendations are rooted in documented human rights abuses, from the mass detention of Uyghurs to the suppression of religious freedom and transnational repression. The call to secure the release of political prisoners like Jimmy Lai and Pastor Ezra Jin is a tangible diplomatic goal, while the emphasis on Taiwan an...