Experts are closely analyzing former President Donald Trump's Beijing visit and its impact on US-China relations amid rising strategic competition. The trip is viewed as an effort to ease tensions and build trust, though deep political and national interest differences remain major obstacles.

May 15, 2026

World

Trump urges China to 'open up' but analysts see little hope for trade breakthrough

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping ended their summit with expectations of extending a trade truce, but analysts say bilateral relations are unlikely to see major breakthroughs due to a lack of trust and strategic competition. Trump urged China to 'open up' its economy, but experts see limited prospects for meaningful market access or trade reforms.

May 15, 2026