The Humor Was on Xi Jinping's Face, Not Trump's When we describe a situation as "business as usual," it often implies a certain level of comfort and familiarity.
But sometimes, even in routine events, surprises can arise from the most mundane details. Take, for instance, the recent visit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump to Beijing.
On paper, their summit seemed like more of the same: another attempt by two nations to salvage what's left of their relationship amidst growing tensions.