Busan truce and China’s new order

6 months ago

The October 2025 summit in Busan between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump, their first in six years, took place against a backdrop of renewed tensions and escalating tariff disputes. From the perspective of Chinese analysts and state-affiliated commentators, the encounter represented more than a transitory easing of bilateral frictions; it signified a structural recognition of China’s emergence as a global power on par with the United States, despite US Treasury Secretary Bessent’s characterization of China as an “unreliable partner” in remarks delivered shortly after the Trump-Xi meeting.

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