How China Just Outsmarted Trump
May 15, 2026
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as posted by the channelDid Donald Trump just fail in China? The highly anticipated 2026 Trump China visit to Beijing has left experts questioning who actually holds the power in US-China relations. As Xi Jinping used immaculate pageantry to control the narrative, the U.S. delegation faced quiet pressure over strategic stability, tech investments, and economic tariffs. We analyse exactly how Xi Jinping outplayed the US president during this historic state visit.
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Written and presented by Nikki McCann Ramirez and Jacob Jarvis. Video and audio editor: Simon Williams. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis Executive producer: Martin Bojtos. Artwork by James Parrett. Music: Orange Factory Music. AMERICAN FRICTION is a Podmasters Production. www.podmasters.co.uk
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