Trump Arrives in China for Landmark Summit Amid High Tensions Donald Trump's presidency has been marked by a tumultuous relationship with China, characterized by trade wars, diplomatic spats, and rising tensions between the world's two largest economies.
The current state of affairs is a far cry from the optimism that greeted the first meeting between Xi Jinping and Barack Obama in 2014, when both leaders acknowledged the potential for cooperation on issues like climate change and cybersecurity.
The summit in China represents a landmark meeting between US and Chinese leaders, with high stakes and great expectations.