Trump and Xi’s Washington summit was high on theatrics but restrained on resolutions. Trade negotiations gained time; rare-earth supplies and American chip controls remain sources of leverage. Taiwan remains unresolved, while AI dialogue hasn’t produced a substantive crisis-management mechanism. The ceremony underscored a familiar continuity: seek stability by managing competition.
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