Trump, Xi End Summit Claiming Progress Amid Deep U.S.-China Divide

Trump and Xi wrap their summit with claims of progress on U.S.-China ties, but the core divisions are still plain to see. The talks underscore a familiar truth - big-power diplomacy sounds good in the moment, yet substance matters more than photo ops and polished statements. For Americans, the real test is whether any deal protects U.S. interests, not Beijing’s. The summit ends with questions still hanging over trade, security, and leverage. Read more about this...