Trump's Beijing summit yields symbolism, no policy
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- Donald Trump attended a high‑profile summit in Beijing.
- The summit yielded symbolism and corporate spectacle rather than major concessions.
- William Pesek reported that Trump left China with “very little in his bag,” indicating minimal tangible outcomes.
Why it matters: Trump’s lack of tangible deals leaves Chinese firms without promised partnerships and deprives his campaign of a policy win, reinforcing doubts about his ability to translate high‑profile trips into concrete outcomes.
