Trump seeks new era with China, marking major shift from 'soft' on Xi stance

US President Donald Trump has emerged as the real winner of the recent Xi summit, signaling a new era in relations between the two countries after years of being 'soft' on China. The shift marks a significant departure from former President Barack Obama's approach, which was seen as accommodationist towards Beijing. Trump's new stance is viewed as an attempt to assert American dominance and reassert its global influence in the face of rising Chinese power. The development has sparked concerns among lawmakers about the implications for US-China relations.