Why China Gave Trump a Cooler Reception Than in 2017
The Chinese diplomatic reception of President Trump differed from previous visits by American presidents. The Chinese perception of Trump had shifted compared to his...
The Beijing Tactical Pause: Moving from Diplomatic Resolution to Crisis Management
Observers must look past the formal diplomatic events of the recent meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing. The event forced global...
The Interwar Trap Returns: What 1919-1939 Europe Teaches the U.S., Japan, and South Korea Today
In contemporary debates on the Indo-Pacific, decision-makers sometimes invoke the lessons of the 1930s—mostly as a warning against “appeasement.” However, such a frame is...
Why Putin Visited China 48 Hours After Trump’s China Trip
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing, the Chinese capital, for a two-day official visit on May 19 and 20, 2026, just 48 hours...
Trump’s China Visit and Xie Feng’s Taiwan Narrative Explained
The interview given by Chinese Ambassador to Washington Xie Feng to Newsweek on May 5, 2026, represents a pivotal moment in the ongoing Sino-American...
Donald Trump’s Visit to China: A Failure Foretold
On May 13, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump visited China at a time when Beijing had increasingly become a leading force among countries reacting...
Understanding the Thucydides Trap in United States China Relations
During recent talks in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping reportedly asked United States President Donald Trump whether the two countries could avoid what is...
What Chinese Intelligence Circles Are Saying About Trump’s China Visit
Analyses by Chinese think tanks and intelligence agencies, based on political developments in May 2026, indicate a cautious and pragmatic view of US President...
Li Keqiang Meets US Senators: China Pushes US Cooperation Over Confrontation
The meeting between Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and a delegation of US senators led by Steve Daines in Beijing on Thursday, May 7, 2026,...
Trump visit and China’s diplomatic discourse: a primer
Just a few days before President Trump was to arrive in Beijing as per Trump’s previous itinerary (March 31-April 2), the mood in China—as...