The Empty Rhetoric of Trump's China Trip The pomp and circumstance surrounding Donald Trump's recent summit in China have been extensively reported, but what does this spectacle really say about his administration's grasp on global politics?
On its face, the meeting seemed like a triumph for Trump: pageantry, promises of stability, and a photo op with Xi Jinping that will likely be seared into our collective memory.
But scratch beneath the surface, and you'll find an exercise in empty rhetoric.