Xi Jinping wraps up his tour this week through Southeast Asia where he’s been presenting China as a force for stability and mutual prosperity, in contrast to President Donald Trump’s trade policies. The message seems to be resonating for now, though this latest round of trade tension is just getting started. The World’s Matthew Bell has our story.
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