Episode 120: President Trump in Beijing: The Future of US-China Relations

President Trump’s visit to Beijing comes at a pivotal moment in US-China relations, with strategic rivalry, economic tensions, and regional security concerns continuing to shape the world’s most consequential bilateral relationship.

In this episode of Global Security Briefing, Philip Shetler-Jones is joined by Dr Olivia Cheung, Lecturer in Politics, King’s College London and Lyle Morris, Senior Fellow on Foreign Policy and National Security at Asia Society Policy Institute’s Center for China Analysis, to examine the significance of the visit, what each side hoped to achieve, and what the meetings reveal about the future trajectory of relations between Washington and Beijing.

This episode explores:

- The historical and geopolitical context behind President Trump’s visit to China.

- China’s priorities and how Xi Jinping may be approaching relations with the United States.

- What each side achieved politically, economically and strategically during the visit.

- The implications for Taiwan and US allies in the Indo-Pacific region.

- What the meetings reveal about the future direction of US-China relations.

- Wider implications for global security, international order, and partners such as the United Kingdom.