Handshakes and Rivalries The high stakes diplomatic maneuvering in Beijing yesterday marked a significant moment in the ongoing dance between the United States and China.
As President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping prepared to meet for their historic summit, the air was thick with anticipation about potential trade agreements or security pacts.
The optics of this meeting are particularly noteworthy, given the strained relationship between the two nations. For years, China has been positioning itself as a global economic power, challenging U. S.