Xi's Visit: A Summit of Unfulfilled Expectations? The upcoming summit between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump in Washington has all the makings of a high stakes game of diplomatic poker.
Beijing's growing confidence and Washington's list of concerns make it difficult to predict what will emerge from these talks.
Beijing's optimism ahead of the summit reflects a broader shift in China's global posture, which began with its retaliatory measures against US tariffs in April 2025.