CommentThe real nightmare is US-China collusion, not confrontation
Trump's penchant for spheres of influence risks global shift to rule by the strong
U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing in 2017. Trump wants to visit China again in early 2026. © Reuters
MASAHIRO OKOSHI
September 24, 2025 10:04 JST
NEW YORK -- This past Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump held his first phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping since June. The two sides remain deadlocked: Trump desperately wants flashy deals with other global leaders, while China deliberately keeps him waiting to exploit his obsession.