Behind Negotiations With China Lies Fundamental Conflict

Advancing US interests will depend on political will to force China to change

U.S. President Donald Trump (R) and first lady Melania Trump arrive on Air Force One in Beijing, China on Nov. 8, 2017. Trump is in China as a part of his Asian tour. Thomas Peter - Pool/Getty Images

News Analysis

Beyond the deal-signings and handshakes of President Donald Trump’s trip to China are simmering conflicts that have few win-win options.