Trump gets red-carpet welcome in China, but past Beijing trip shows pageantry only goes so far

President Trump received a red-carpet welcome in China ahead of high-stakes talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with discussions focusing on trade tensions and geopolitical disputes. The meeting aims to yield more lasting progress than Trump's 2017 trip, which featured major business announcements but later deteriorated into sharp trade relations. Trump's visit comes amidst rising tensions over Taiwan, Iran, and trade disputes.