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US-China relations strained despite Xi-Trump summit, friction remains

Despite a seemingly cordial state visit between President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump, underlying tensions persist in US-China relations. While the Chinese Ambassador Xie Feng noted a jollier tone at a recent reception, this optimism is not shared by all. Opposition Democrats criticized Trump's engagement with China, and mainstream media highlighted a lack of tangible progress from the visit. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Chow Chung-yan ·

    Beyond the summit: how US-China relations could still unravel

    This year’s Chinese National Day reception in Washington felt noticeably jollier than those I have attended in recent years. The mood was more relaxed and Chinese Ambassador Xie Feng’s opening speech was upbeat. He even joked about the panda ambassadors at his own expense. The ch…