Trump's Beijing Diplomacy: A Test of Trade Tensions and Great Power Rivalry The arrival of US President Donald Trump in Beijing marks a significant moment in the ongoing great power rivalry between the US and China.
The two day visit, postponed from March due to unforeseen circumstances, is expected to focus primarily on trade relations and security cooperation – or rather, the lack thereof.
For months, tensions have simmered over issues like tariffs, intellectual property theft, and market access.