Nepal, March 16 -- The United States and China need to lower expectations about Trump's trip and be realistic, aiming for several concrete outcomes Despite the US's ongoing "Operation Epic Fury" against Iran and its earlier kidnapping of Venezuelan leader Maduro, which have crippled the international order, preparations are underway for President Trump's scheduled trip to China from 31 March to 2 April, 2026.

Trump last visited China in November 2017 during his first term. That visit was hailed as a success, and according to the White House, it laid the foundation for "productive engagement" with China. Trump was honoured with special treatment no other US president ever received-a tea reception hosted by Chinese leader Xi Jinping inside...