POLITICSSCMP CHINA
On Taiwan, the Trump-Xi summit offered more than optics
The Trump-Xi summit in Beijing was dismissed by media as focusing on optics rather than substance, but the article argues it marked a turning point in how Washington and Beijing manage their rivalry over Taiwan. A historical reference to a 2001 meeting between George W. Bush and Chinese leaders is provided to contextualize the evolving dynamics.
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