Behind the Trump–Xi Handshake, an Architecture of Distrust

Behind the Trump–Xi Handshake, an Architecture of Distrust

June 12, 2026 · 22 min · Episode 281

About this episode

The episode discusses the underlying tensions in the relationship between Trump and Xi, framed through their handshake.

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