Why China’s leader won’t just ‘hop on a call’ with Trump
- Posted on February 6, 2025
- By South China Morning Post
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Why China’s leader won’t just ‘hop on a call’ with Trump
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Uncertainty about when – or whether – the two will speak could reflect their different approach to the US-China relationship.