What was actually achieved at Trump and Xi’s ‘stalemate summit’ in Beijing?
US president has said he and Chinese leader ‘settled a lot of different problems’ but has given little detail on solutions
TL;DR
- Donald Trump's visit to Beijing aimed to address key US-China issues but yielded little concrete clarity on achievements.
- Discussions included Iran, with Trump expressing a desire for similar outcomes but China offering general statements about peace efforts.
- A major arms package for Taiwan was still under consideration, a decision that could satisfy or contradict US policy goals.
- While Trump announced 'fantastic trade deals,' specific details were scarce, though China is expected to buy billions in US farm goods and 200 Boeing jets.
- Rare earth supply issues persist, with China still slow to approve export licenses despite a trade war truce.
- Trump indicated progress on releasing detained pastors in China, but the case of Jimmy Lai was deemed 'tough.'