US President Donald Trump went to Beijing in a weakened state. China’s President Xi Jinping took full advantage.

Throughout a largely cordial summit, there were signals that the balance of power between the two leaders might be shifting.

Trump and Xi met for two days to discuss a plethora of issues, such as trade, Taiwan, rare earth minerals, and a special mention of the ongoing war in Iran. | World News

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US President Donald Trump went to Beijing in a weakened state. China’s President Xi Jinping took full advantage.

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