Stephen Roach: Xi May Be Using Trump Summits to Buy Time

Stephen Roach argues that Xi Jinping's willingness to participate in meetings with Donald Trump may stem from concerns regarding China's economy and a strategic desire to buy time. Roach suggests that Xi might not share the personal camaraderie portrayed by Trump. Furthermore, he notes that Chinese officials are likely realistic about the potential for progress when dealing with an unpredictable counterpart. Roach shared these insights during a conversation with Stephen Engle on Bloomberg's Insight with Haslinda Amin.