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Donald Trump and Xi Jinping
Beijing, China
May 18, 2026
Verified: May 18, 2026
"China agreed to buy at least $17 billion in US farm products annually through 2028. Both nations confirmed a shared goal of denuclearizing North Korea and oppose tolls in the Strait of Hormuz. New institutions (Board of Trade and Board of Investment) were established to manage bilateral economic relations. Trump and Xi agreed to a constructive relationship of strategic stability."
Author: Graham Allison
This book provides the essential framework for understanding the structural tensions between the US and China, explaining why trade agreements and diplomatic summits are often temporary measures in a broader, long-term power struggle.
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