Stephen Orlins

“He believes that the more he and President Xi meet, the less confrontational that relationship will be,”

Stephen Orlins · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-23

Orlins said Trump believes more frequent meetings with Xi will reduce confrontation in the US-China relationship.

“Trump has made a decision that no matter what, we need to not have a confrontational relationship with China,”

Stephen Orlins · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-23

Orlins said Trump has decided the US must avoid a confrontational relationship with China regardless of circumstances.

“and he is right.”

Stephen Orlins · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-23

Orlins affirmed Trump's belief that personal engagement with Xi will lessen confrontation between the two countries.