Trump holds 'all the cards' after high-stakes summit with China, says Victor Davis Hanson
Victor Davis Hanson asserts that President Donald Trump holds a strong negotiating position with China following a high-stakes summit in Beijing. He cites U.S. advantages in energy, economy, and artificial intelligence, as well as China's internal challenges, as key factors. Hanson believes China's global influence is overstated and dependent on U.S. tolerance.
- ▪Victor Davis Hanson stated that President Trump holds 'all the cards' in negotiations with China due to American strengths in energy, economy, and AI.
- ▪Trump visited China for a two-day summit in May 2026, his first since November 2017, after the meeting was delayed by conflict in Iran.
- ▪Hanson highlighted China's declining birth rate, reliance on foreign oil, and limited influence in the Western Hemisphere as signs of its strategic weakness.
- ▪He compared current concerns about China to past fears of the Soviet Union and Japan, predicting a similar decline in its perceived threat.
- ▪Chinese President Xi Jinping warned that mishandling Taiwan could lead to conflict between the U.S. and China during the summit.
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China Trump holds 'all the cards' after high-stakes summit with China, says Victor Davis Hanson Trump expressed optimism about trade deals made during his first visit to China since November 2017 By Madison Colombo Fox News Published May 16, 2026 12:03pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Victor Davis Hanson: China is the latest phase that ‘we’re all supposed to be upset about’ Hoover Institution senior fellow Victor Davis Hanson says there are ‘fundamental, existential problems’ plaguing China on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump holds "all the cards" in negotiations with Beijing, according to Hoover Institution senior fellow Victor Davis Hanson.
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