Sino-American Summit: Beijing's Firmness Meets Trump's Deal-Making

The article analyzes the recent Sino-American summit, framing Trump's foreign policy as reliant on transactional deals and displays of power, which China countered with firmness. It highlights Beijing's expanding global economic and geopolitical influence, suggesting a shift in the balance of power. The analysis is from a European perspective, offering an external view of the dynamics between the two superpowers.