The Xi-Trump summit is over. What comes next in the US-China rivalry?

JM Josephine MaSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-15 · 16:16 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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The recent conclusion of US President Donald Trump's state visit to Beijing marked a departure from tradition, as the final day featured intimate discussions between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping rather than a deal-signing ceremony. The two leaders met in the secluded Zhongnanhai compound, a setting unusual for diplomatic events. Both leaders assured each other that they would continue to meet this year. This summit's conclusion, characterized by private conversations and future meeting commitments, signals a shift in the US-China diplomatic approach.

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The leaders strolled the gardens of the secluded Zhongnanhai compound.

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The last day of Trump's visit to Beijing was marked by discussions with Xi Jinping in a more intimate setting.

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Both leaders assured they would continue to meet this year.

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The last day of state visits to China typically features a deal-signing ceremony.

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Zhongnanhai is a rare backdrop for diplomatic activities.

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In the past, the last day of state visits to China has typically featured a deal-signing ceremony presided over by leaders from both sides.However, the last day of US President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing was marked by discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping in a more intimate setting and an assurance that both would continue to meet this year.The two men strolled the gardens of the secluded Zhongnanhai compound, where Communist Party leaders live and work, a rare backdrop for diplomatic activities.

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