Trump and Xi wrap up meeting after two hours of talks covering Taiwan, trade and other differences in US-China relations
Strategic competition with Beijing demands clarity on American commitments and economic leverage.
Mainstream coverage treats a Trump Xi meeting like a photo op that proves “progress” simply because two leaders sat down for two hours. But with Beijing, atmospherics are the easy part. The hard part is whether talks produce leverage, not headlines.
New Republican Times Editorial Board
Trump and Xi wrap up meeting after two hours of talks covering Taiwan, trade and other differences in US-China relations.
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Mainstream coverage treats a Trump Xi meeting like a photo op that proves “progress” simply because two leaders sat down for two hours. But with Beijing, atmospherics are the easy part. The hard part is whether talks produce leverage, not headlines.
What often goes missing is the risk of letting process replace outcomes. Taiwan is not a talking point. It is a test of deterrence and credible commitments. Trade is not a spreadsheet exercise. It is about reciprocity and the cost of depending on a strategic rival that blends commerce with coercion.
A serious approach keeps channels open while insisting on enforceable terms and national security guardrails, from supply chains to technology. Diplomatic engagement can be useful, but only when it strengthens public trust that American interests are being protected, not negotiated away.
Commentary written with AI assistance by the New Republican Times Editorial Board.