Beyond Tariff Truce, China Readies for a Rocky Time With U.S.

The U.S. and China are both taking steps to manage their trade war, but Beijing is preparing for a broader rivalry with Washington. Despite a temporary reduction in tariffs, China remains resolute on its territorial claims and military competition with the U.S., while experts caution that this move may not fully address Beijing's concerns about Pentagon plans to strengthen its military presence in Asia and China’s tech restrictions. The potential for a summit between President Trump and Xi Jinping is cautiously optimistic but faces challenges from unresolved grievances, signaling Beijing’s preparedness for future tensions akin to those during Trump’s first term.