A Cup of Tea in the Red Room

When President Donald Trump welcomed President Xi Jinping to the White House, the gesture that lingered was not a handshake, a speech, or a formal dinner. It was a cup of tea. On the morning of September 25, 2026, Trump…

When President Donald Trump welcomed President Xi Jinping to the White House, the gesture that lingered was not a handshake, a speech, or a formal dinner. It was a cup of tea. On the morning of September 25, 2026, Trump…

There are many ways to welcome a visitor. One may open the door with a smile, set food on the table, or pour a glass of wine. In China, however, the first gesture of welcome is often simpler: a host…