Welcome to Thursday’s edition of Washington Secrets. The president is due to fly to China next week for his postponed summit with Xi Jinping. We talk to one of the top Trumpworld thinkers on the Chinese Communist Party, the man who raised the alarm during Donald Trump’s first administration. Michael Pillsbury says Trump faces a big decision as he assembles his team and devises his strategy. Plus, why is anyone still reporting that an Iran deal is imminent? …

When President Donald Trump sits down with Xi Jinping next week, he will be able to draw on the experience of six previous meetings with the Chinese premier.

Trump’s big China dilemma: Deal or no deal (he may not have much of a choice) https://t.co/ryd8NhIZ7n

— Michael Pillsbury (@mikepillsbury) May 8, 2026

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