Behind the Facade: Unpacking Trump Xi Diplomacy As Donald Trump and Xi Jinping shook hands, exchanged gifts, and issued joint statements at their summit meetings, the pomp and circumstance of high stakes diplomacy dominated headlines.
However, what really happened behind closed doors? What were the unspoken agreements, compromises, and deals made by these two leaders that shaped U. S. China relations during their time in office?
Understanding the Diplomatic Dance Trump's public displays with Xi were marked by a mix of bombast and camaraderie.