Brisbanetimes iconBrisbanetimesSep 25, 2026

The ‘striking’ difference in how Trump and Xi used their invisible summit

While the US president focused on pomp and prestige, his Chinese counterpart reinforced Beijing's geopolitical message.

The ‘striking’ difference in how Trump and Xi used their invisible summit

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While the US president focused on pomp and prestige, his Chinese counterpart reinforced Beijing's geopolitical message.

While the US president focused on pomp and prestige, his Chinese counterpart reinforced Beijing's geopolitical message. But neither side achieved much by way of substance.

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While the US president focused on pomp and prestige, his Chinese counterpart reinforced Beijing's geopolitical message. Neither side achieved much by way of substance.

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Neither side achieved much by way of substance.

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