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Trump and Xi's Summit Signals Shift in US-China Power

11/1/2025

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President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea for tariff negotiations, which Trump rated positively.
Body language experts noted Trump's gestures indicated a desire for dominance, although his later actions suggested a shift in power dynamics.
Analysts observed that China has strengthened its bargaining position since the trade war began in 2018, with Xi leaving the summit with concessions.
Experts believe this marks a new era of equality between the US and China.

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President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea for tariff negotiations, which Trump rated positively.
Body language experts noted Trump's gestures indicated a desire for dominance, although his later actions suggested a shift in power dynamics.
Analysts observed that China has strengthened its bargaining position since the trade war began in 2018, with Xi leaving the summit with concessions.
Experts believe this marks a new era of equality between the US and China.