Beyond Symbolism: Parsing the Significance of the US China Summit The recent meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing was touted as a major breakthrough in US China relations, with both leaders claiming "fantastic trade deals" that would boost economic ties.
However, beneath the surface, this summit's significance lies not in the specifics of any new agreements but in what they reveal about the evolving nature of the US China relationship.
For years, Trump has been critical of China's restrictive trade practices and theft of American intellectual property.