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EPISODE · May 16, 2026 · 6 MIN

Trump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks in Beijing, but no deals announced

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The high-stakes, two-day Beijing summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded with both leaders trading warm rhetoric and declaring the talks a major success, yet failing to announce any concrete policy deals or signed breakthroughs.While Trump described the historic meeting as "world-renowned and unforgettable" and Xi called it a "landmark" visit, the outcome remains highly symbolic and heavy on pageantry rather than policy.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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