No Seat at the Table: Europe Absent From Trump-Xi Dialogue

No seat at the table: Europe absent from Trump-Xi dialogue

The recent meeting between the presidents of the United States and China marks a phase of “managed stability,” in which competition continues but with mechanisms designed to prevent escalation. For Europe, this gives rise to both opportunities and significant challenges. The main outcomes of the meeting include: China’s commitment to purchase agricultural products and 200 Boeing aircrafts and the US intention to selectively encourage exports in …

After the Trump-Xi Meeting in Beijing: a Fragile "Strategic Stability"

Despite restrained communications and a lack of major surprises at the Trump-Xi summit, concerns persist among China's allies and partners—such as Iran and Russia—who worry about Beijing's reliability and shifting alliances, challenging the view that the U.S. conceded too much.