Xi Jinping Presses China's Favored Trade and Taiwan Terms During Trump Summit Meeting

Donald Trump's lavish welcome of Xi Jinping this week marked a high point for stability in a US-China relationship that has seen a lot of lows. China is now pressing to lock in more favorable terms on trade and Taiwan issues during their summit, with Beijing seeking greater recognition from Washington over the sensitive South China Sea dispute and Taiwan's status as a sovereign state. Trump's administration has taken a harder line on these issues than his predecessor, leading some analysts to question whether the new relationship is just an illusion of stability rather than actual progress. The two leaders are set to meet again in 2024, but for now, their meeting has left many questions unanswered about what the future holds for the complicated and often contentious US-China partnership.