Conversations between the two governments ran the gambit from tariffs and artificial intelligence to Taiwan and agricultural sales. However, despite the high-level stakes surrounding the summit, the tangible outputs from the event were minimal.
Read MoreThe Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) investigation of General Zhang Youxia is not just about corruption with senior leaders, as it shows President Xi tightening his control over the military during a tense moment for China. By targeting one of the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) most experienced commanders, Xi makes clear that loyalty to him matters more than rank or battlefield experience.
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