President Donald Trump left Beijing empty-handed on the biggest sticking points between the U.S. and China, wrapping up a two-day summit with no deals on Taiwan, Iran, or tariffs. Despite the lack of concrete progress, Trump insisted his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping were “very good,” framing the meeting as a step toward a stronger relationship.
The summit, which included a grand welcome ceremony at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People and a visit to the historic Temple of Heaven, ended with vague promises of future cooperation. The most pressing issue – Taiwan – remained unresolved, with Xi delivering a stark warning about the potential for “clashes and even conflicts” if the U.S. doesn’t handle the situation carefully, according to NBC News.
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