Trump and Xi display their "friendship" at the White House, with a state dinner and pandas but no progress on trade or Taiwan
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IndonesiaJakarta is deciphering the protocolar fanfare deployed in Washington, where the red carpet, state dinner and gift exchange have garnered more attention from the Indonesian press than the commercial and security files left unanswered.
What each one tells
opposition
AustraliaCanberra is particularly mindful of the lack of agreement on artificial intelligence, the only subject on which Xi Jinping publicly drew a red line in front of Donald Trump, despite the fanfare surrounding the summit.
- Indonesia
Protocol
the state dinner menu is detailed course by course, while commercial and security files take a back seat.
What the account puts first
AustraliaDominant protocol
the narrative highlights the pomp of the reception before noting the lack of progress on underlying tensions.
- Indonesia
unresolved issues
Taiwan, Iran, and AI are mentioned in one sentence, with no development of their respective positions.
What it leaves out
Indonesia onlyAustraliathis perspective does not carry this information
- Indonesia
Reliance on foreign agencies
several accounts explicitly cite the Guardian rather than an Indonesian source on the ground.
What it leans on
AustraliaReliance on the official Chinese agency
part of the report reiterates the statements as relayed by Xinhua before cross-checking them with Trump's remarks.