G2 summit: Beijing bills the West

Political and Hollywood events have one thing in common: marketing and hype around a premiere often create inflated expectations. And then everyone can be disappointed .

That is why the ancient principle of not being enchanted lest you be disappointed is key for analysts.

There is a widespread belief (which politicians like Trump try to support as much as possible) that only at "big" meetings is the fate of the world decided. And that only when the leaders of great powers communicate can a certain result be achieved.

But what was actually discussed at the summit in South Korea, where the United States and China met? What are the results, and why are they much more neutral than the headlines say?

Real topics

This meeting was different from many other elements of Trump's diplomacy. We have become somewhat accustomed to the idea that modern US diplomacy is about short-term bilateral contacts, quick calls and even quicker meetings, spontaneous and often uncoordinated speeches, and completely unexpected topics for all observers.