Commentary: Trump woos Xi and risks the next trade war
The USA are receiving China's head of state with all honors in Washington. However, the grand gestures mask a smoldering conflict that can flare up again at any time.
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are not friends, despite Trump's claims. Their meeting, taking place from Wednesday to Friday, will be marked with pomp, including compliments, a state banquet, and a military show. However, beneath the surface, the rivalry between the US and China is simmering, driven by China's desire to expand its power and the US refusal to cede its influence.
The two leaders have a fundamentally different vision for the world, with China seeking to grow its power in its region and globally, and the US seeking to maintain its position.
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