The Guardian view on Trump in Beijing: the US and China are playing the waiting game The recent visit by Donald Trump to Beijing was a masterclass in diplomatic theatrics, but beneath the surface lies a complex and contentious relationship between the US and China.
The White House's effusive language about "American strength" during the trip only highlights the awkwardness of this stage managed spectacle.
At its core, Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping was an acknowledgment that both sides have more to lose from escalating tensions than they do by maintaining the status quo.