Trump's Diplomatic Dance in Beijing The state banquet that capped off the US China summit was a masterclass in diplomatic theater, complete with a carefully curated menu and an obligatory "tech selfie" to commemorate the occasion.
Beneath the gleaming surface of fine china and carefully worded platitudes lies a far more complex reality.
For all the fanfare surrounding the summit, it's worth recalling that this is the latest iteration of a relationship that has been on shaky ground for some time.