Pageantry over policy: Takeaways from Trump's China trip
- Posted on May 16, 2026
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Pageantry over policy: Takeaways from Trump's China trip
President Trump's state visit to Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping yielded few concrete outcomes on key issues like Iran, trade, and Taiwan. Despite extensive talks and pageantry, the trip saw no breakthrough on Iran sanctions or a significant trade deal, with leaders largely agreeing to disagree on major points.
