Trump Welcomed to China with Flattery, Thorny Issues Remain President Donald Trump's arrival in Beijing for his latest diplomatic mission has been met with a red carpet welcome, complete with military pomp and circumstance.
This carefully calibrated display is aimed at easing US concerns over trade imbalances and security threats.
However, beneath the surface of flattery and goodwill lies a complex web of strategic interests that threaten to upend decades old diplomatic norms.