The Great Power Conundrum: Trump's Reversal on China Policy As President Donald Trump prepares to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, a significant development has emerged that challenges our understanding of his administration's approach to great power competition.
Despite initial expectations that Trump would maintain or escalate the hawkish stance towards China, his actions have been remarkably accommodating.
The shift in policy is striking given the strong emphasis on great power competition during the first Trump administration and the subsequent Biden presidency.