It was a summit that emphasized stability rather than confrontation.First, President Donald Trump needed to demonstrate that the status of the United States as a major power had not been impaired despite the Iran situation. Chinese President Xi Jinping also faces pressure to continue stabilizing relations with the United States as dark clouds hang over the outlook for the global economy.There is no denying that the Iran situation cast a shadow over everything.As for the outcome of the talks, the overall impression is that while optics were emphasized, the substance appeared largely limited …READ FULL ARTICLE
