Trump-Xi summit more symbol than substance, political experts say
Trump-Xi Summit
US president departs without trade commitments as Beijing claims stability win
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands while leaving after a visit to the Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing, China, May 15, 2026.
NEW YORK — The historic meeting between the world’s two most powerful leaders appeared more ceremonial than meaningful, analysts say, after two days of pageantry and talks yielded no major breakthroughs.
