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Trump, Xi tout strategic stability but key questions remain

Season 2026 Episode 101 | 5m 09s

President Trump is returning to Washington after a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The two sides announced they would launch a board of trade and investment, but beyond that, there are few specifics. Nick Schifrin reports from Beijing on the pageantry and the policy.

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