Warm words, limited deals: Trump-Xi summit puts focus on managing US-China rivalry
- BEIJING: There was a grand airport welcome, a military flyover and no shortage of warm words as US President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington.
- The elaborate reception - and repeated declarations of friendship - underscored how much political capital both leaders are investing in keeping US-China ties steady.
- "Very productive meeting with Chinese President Xi," Trump said in a post on Truth Social on Friday (Sep 25) - adding that "tremendous things will be happening", without offering further details.
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- BEIJING: There was a grand airport welcome, a military flyover and no shortage of warm words as US President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington.
- The elaborate reception - and repeated declarations of friendship - underscored how much political capital both leaders are investing in keeping US-China ties steady.
- "Very productive meeting with Chinese President Xi," Trump said in a post on Truth Social on Friday (Sep 25) - adding that "tremendous things will be happening", without offering further details.
Sources: CNA