Trump Got the Call He Wanted, But?

Important shift in Beijing's approach - proactively setting the course and it really isn't so much about trade

Bottom Line:

Trump and Xi's recent 90-minute call marked a clear strategic shift on China’s part. Beyond the platitudes of cooperation and trade, Xi signaled that Taiwan (as opposed to tariffs or tech), is actually China’s core concern. The omission of Taiwan in U.S. statements suggests deliberate ambiguity, while Beijing’s timing—amid Taiwan’s internal…