Longtime US diplomat Richard Haass described the meeting between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping as a 'good sign,' despite their differing priorities. The cordial summit suggests potential for constructive relations.

Longtime U.S. diplomat Richard Haass interprets President Trump's meeting with China leader, Xi Jinping. He said though the two have different priorities the cordial summit could be a 'good sign.' <img alt="U.S. President Donald Trump reviews an honor guard with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People on May 14, 2026 in Beijing, China." src="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/1024x683+0+0/resize/1024x683!/?url=http%3A%2F%2F...