Trump and Xi Meet, But Can They Deliver on Promises? The meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People was a high stakes affair.
Both leaders sought to reassure their publics that they could work together despite tensions. However, experience has shown that making grand promises is one thing; delivering on them is another.
The carefully choreographed arrival ceremony, complete with an honor guard and elaborate protocol, highlighted the diplomatic niceties at play.