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My takeaways from Day 1 of Trump-Xi summit
Beijing knows President Trump likes the red carpet rolled out for him -- and they certainly delivered. Trump was greeted with all the pomp and circumstance: an elaborate military ceremony, friendly rhetoric, and both leaders speaking about shared cooperation and the long history of U.S.-China ties. Trump even called it an "honor" to be Xi Jinping's friend, calling him a "great leader".
TAIWAN
Beneath all the platitudes, simmering tensions. Xi delivered a stark warning on Taiwan -- that if the issue is handled "improperly", it could lead to "conflict". The real question hanging over this summit: will China use what Trump wants on Iran and other issues to extract concessions? The concern among some in natsec world is that Xi will press for reduced U.S. arms sales to Taiwan — or seek language from Washington outright opposing Taiwan independence.
IRAN
The Trump administration came here wanting China to use its influence over Tehran to help end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The White House readout mentioned the two sides agreed the Strait of Hormuz must remain open and that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon.
But the Chinese readout of the meeting didn't mention Iran's nuclear program or the Strait, saying only that the Middle East was discussed. That tracks with what experts have been telling me: Beijing doesn't want to get pulled in too deep - they see this war as America's problem to solve.
WHITE HOUSE READOUT
The White House readout was largely what was expected — economic cooperation, expanding access for American businesses in China, increased Chinese purchases of U.S. agricultural products, and continued pressure on fentanyl flows.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the two sides will discuss forming a board of trade and board of investment to manage bilateral trade/investment in non-sensitive areas.
Bessent also said the two leaders will talk AI:
“The two AI superpowers are going to start talking, we’re going to set up a protocol in terms of how do we go forward with best practices for AI to make sure non-state actors don’t get ahold of these models," Bessent said.
BOTTOM LINE
So far, it looks like China is getting what it wants. Beijing gets to showcase itself as an equal power standing alongside the United States on the world stage. State media is already portraying this visit as a major diplomatic victory for China. Some commentary in China is framing this trip as proof that Trump needs China more than China needs Trump, pointing out how Trump has been weakened by the war in Iran amid low polling numbers.
"When President Xi very elegantly referred to the United States as perhaps being a declining nation, he was referring to the tremendous damage we suffered during the four years of Sleepy Joe Biden... But now, the United States is the hottest Nation anywhere in the world" - President Donald J. Trump 🇺🇸