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Are Trump and Xi making a genuine breakthrough or is China stringing us along … again?

Chinese leader has violated all four pledges on fentanyl made to Obama, Biden and Trump

By Gordon G. Chang Fox News

Published May 20, 2026 5:00am EDT

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President Donald Trump’s summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping last week was historic. Was it the pivotal moment that ends Cold War 2.0?

There were few details announced during the event, but on Sunday the White House released its fact sheet on commitments Beijing made.

There is always a renewal of optimism when American and communist Chinese leaders meet. There are, however, two particular reasons suggesting caution at this moment.

First, Washington is back to talking to China, which has traditionally used discussions to persuade American presidents to delay taking action. And while Americans delayed, China has continued unacceptable conduct.

CHILL COMING FROM TRUMP’S SUMMIT WITH XI IS PROOF OF A NEW COLD WAR WITH CHINA

The scene as President Donald Trump participates in events at the Great Hall of the People and does a greeting with the President of China Xi Jinping May 14, 2026, in Beijing, China, during a trip focused on trade, regional security and strengthening bilateral ties between the world’s two largest economies. (Kenny Holston/Pool via Reuters)

Take fentanyl, which has caused "the deadliest drug epidemic in history." Trump returning to Washington on Air Force One confirmed he raised the issue with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Xi has made four promises to American presidents on the topic: to President Barack Obama in 2016, to Trump in 2018, to President Joe Biden in 2023, and to Trump again in 2025. The Chinese........

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