Trump Was Flattering, Xi Was Resolute. The Difference Spoke Volumes.

The New York Times | May 14, 2026, 1:49 p.m. | Original
In contrast to his rhetoric about China at home, President Trump spoke in conciliatory terms with Xi Jinping, the Chinese leader.
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