Trump-Xi summit more symbol than substance, political experts say

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.

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