US President Donald Trump hailed his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan on Thursday as a “great success,” calling it a summit of the “G2” — a term evoking the idea of the United States and China as co-leaders of global affairs. But while Trump’s choice of words signals a recognition of China’s growing economic and military clout, analysts say Beijing’s foreign policy and diplomatic framework remain anchored in having broader international participation on key global issues. “Trump’s mention of the ‘G2’ concept indicates that he acknowledges the equal position of China and the US in his heart,” Jianlu Bi, a Beijing-based Chinese current affairs commentator, told the Türkiye based media TRT World.
