Beyond Symbolism: What the Trump Xi Summit Really Means for the World The recent state visit by President Donald Trump to Beijing has sparked a flurry of commentary and analysis from pundits and policymakers.
While some hail it as a breakthrough in US China relations, others dismiss it as mere symbolism with no real substance. The summit's outcome is more complex than either view suggests.
One striking aspect of the Trump Xi meeting was their apparent willingness to move beyond confrontation and towards cooperation.