In Brief
Posted:
8:42 AM PDT · May 15, 2026
Image Credits:Alex Wong / Getty Images
President Trump and a delegation of U.S. officials left Beijing on Friday after two days of high-level talks with the Chinese government, led by President Xi Jinping.
While the summit appeared cordial, China remains a key adversary of the United States, given its advanced intelligence and espionage capabilities.
In Brief
Posted:
8:42 AM PDT · May 15, 2026
Image Credits:Alex Wong / Getty Images
President Trump and a delegation of U.S. officials left Beijing on Friday after two days of high-level talks with the Chinese government, led by President Xi Jinping.

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