Trump's China Trip: A Showcase of Diplomatic Theater The pomp and circumstance surrounding President Donald Trump's two day state visit to Beijing dominated headlines worldwide.
On the surface, the trip appeared to be a diplomatic triumph for both nations, replete with grand gestures and displays of friendship.
But scratch beneath the façade, and one finds a stark reality: few tangible agreements were reached on pressing issues that have long defined the complex relationship between the United States and China.