A nation must think before it acts.
The much-anticipated meeting in Beijing between Donld Trump and Xi Jinping ended without any significant tangible breakthrough in relations between the United States and China. Behind the facade of cordial relations between the leaders, the differences between Washington and Beijing over trade, Taiwan, and Iran became apparent at the end of the two days.
The sum...
The summit between Trump and Xi Jinping reveals a complex dynamic where both sides seek to avoid outright conflict while competing for economic and strategic advantage. The lack of tangible outcomes underscores the deep structural challenges in U.S.-China relations, particularly in trade and Taiwan. Xi's emphasis on Taiwan as a potential flashpoint contrasts with Trump's strategic ambiguity, suggesting a calculated effort to maintain leverage without provoking escalation. The delayed arms sales ...