The Great Power Dance: Trump Xi Summit Reveals Tensions Beneath the Praise The carefully choreographed dance between President Donald Trump and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping may have looked like a masterclass in diplomatic etiquette, but beneath the praise and platitudes lies a complex web of tensions and unspoken challenges.
The two hour summit meeting in Beijing left many questions unanswered, with even the most basic details subject to interpretation.
As Trump lavished praise on Xi, calling him "a great leader," one couldn't help but wonder if this was more than just a gesture of goodwill.