Stability on Shaky Grounds: The China US Trade Paradox US Trade Chief Greer's announcement that he is "optimistic" about stabilizing relations between the US and China has sparked debate over whether this is more than just diplomatic spin.
The upcoming visit by Chinese leader Xi Jinping to Washington later this month is seen as an opportunity for significant breakthroughs, but it's essential to remember that these two nations have deeply entrenched trade practices at odds with each other.
China consistently emphasizes its commitment to stability as a means of maintaining social and economic order, often at the expense of long term reform or concessions to trading partners.