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New York TimesSaturday, 16 May 2026
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SUMMIT REVERSES HARD-LINE VIEWS ON TIES TO CHINA
FEW DETAILS ON DEALS; Trump Adopts a Tone of Conciliation With a Confident Xi
The paper characterises the US-China summit as a distinct shift in US policy tone, highlighting the contrast between the US President's new conciliatory approach and the lack of concrete agreements.
The US President recently concluded a two-day summit in Beijing with the Chinese leader. This follows a period of aggressive trade rhetoric and tariffs, making the shift to a cooperative tone a notable diplomatic pivot despite the absence of firm deals.
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