The hidden hand behind China’s US trade deal

The hidden hand behind China’s US trade deal

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The U.S.-China trade negotiations in Geneva weren’t what they seemed. They took place while Xi Jinping was visiting Russia, and many signs suggest that Xi was not the driving force behind the talks. Instead, former Premier Wen Jiabao may have quietly re-emerged to steer China’s economic direction. From Wen’s long-held vision for U.S.-China trade relations to the makeup of the negotiation team, everything points to a style that clashes with Xi’s. Even President Trump has inadvertently hinted at a possible power shift in Beijing.

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