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Debunking 3 Myths From the Trump-Xi Summit

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Debunking 3 Myths From the Trump-Xi Summit
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping attend a bilateral meeting in Beijing on May 14, 2026. Alex Wong/Getty Images
Helen Raleigh
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The recent Trump-Xi summit in Beijing featured grand ceremonies, red-carpet pomp, and diplomatic flair, but it produced no major breakthroughs. This has allowed some media and analysts to promote distorted narratives about U.S.-China relations, the Iran conflict, and global power dynamics.
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Helen Raleigh
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Helen Raleigh is an American entrepreneur, writer, and speaker. She has authored five thought-provoking books, including the award-winning autobiography “Confucius Never Said” and her latest work, “Not Outsiders: Asian Americans’ Political Activism from the 19th Century to Today.” You can find columns and interviews at HelenRaleighSpeaks.com or her Substack newsletter, Confucius Never Said.
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