Strategic stalemate: Xi and Trump summit to test limits of managed competition ^87.5%

The Japan Times - By Gabriel Dominguez - 5/15/2026, 7:47 AM

Framing Effect 96.9% - Biased Writer Voice 96.9% - Hasty Generalization 61.2%

When the U.S. and Chinese leaders sat down for their high-stakes summit in Beijing this week, the atmosphere was a far cry from the frantic damage control that had defined previous encounters. Gone was the defensive crouch of a China reeling from trade volleys. In its place was a meticulously choreographed performance, where Chinese... more