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The ‘G2’ illusion? After Xi-Trump summit, China wants equality while the US seeks deals

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Following a summit meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Washington and Beijing reached an agreement structured around the concept of reciprocity. However, a significant unresolved question persists regarding whether this arrangement grants equal geopolitical status to Beijing.

While the two superpowers have engaged in high-level diplomacy and deal-making, international observers without a seat at the table are monitoring the ambiguity surrounding the bilateral talks. The diplomatic interactions highlight a fundamental divergence in objectives, with China pursuing equal standing on the global stage while the United States continues to focus on transactional trade and policy deals.

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