Updated
Updated · The New York Times · May 3
Trump to meet Xi Jinping in China amid troubled relations
Updated
Updated · The New York Times · May 3

Trump to meet Xi Jinping in China amid troubled relations

13 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 3
  • The mid-May visit to Beijing is expected to test prospects for trade deals or a broader reset in US-China ties.
  • The opinion article argues Trump should temper expectations, saying Chinese leaders see him as weakened by tariff disputes, the Iran war and falling approval ratings.
  • It says China no longer looks to America as a model and is unlikely to offer meaningful concessions, with Trump's conduct instead reinforcing confidence in China's system.
Is the Trump-Xi summit a tactical pause in a new cold war or a genuine reset for global stability?
With China's military purges and nuclear growth, can Trump's personal dealmaking truly manage the risk of conflict?