Trump Calls US-China a G-2, Xi Jinping Promotes a Multipolar World
US President Donald Trump has formally introduced the term ‘G-2’ to describe the dynamics of the relationship between the United States and China. He used this term after an intensive bilateral meeting with President Xi Jinping in Beijing this week.
‘These are two great countries. I call it G-2. This is G-2,’ Trump said in an interview with Sean Hannity of Fox News, which aired on Friday (May 15, 2026). Trump believes that this moment will be recorded in history as an important turning point in the world order.
For analysts, Trump’s use of the term G-2 is a major diplomatic victory for Xi Jinping. For decades, Chinese leaders have sought to have the US recognize their position as an equal partner. Through the grandeur of the welcoming ceremony and gestures of mutual respect, Xi has successfully projected the image of two superpowers dominating the world.
Julian Gewirtz, former director of China at the US National Security Council, noted that Xi used the opulence of this visit to make it clear to the world that the US and China are two dominant and balanced powers. ‘There is no turning back,’ he said.
Although the G-2 narrative dominates, strategic details on several crucial issues, such as the Iran war, have not yet yielded firm commitments. However, several important points have been achieved in the economic sector:
Interestingly, although Trump is enthusiastic about the term G-2, Beijing has officially refrained from using the term. China prefers the narrative of stability and a multipolar world. This is believed to be to avoid diplomatic awkwardness, given that Xi Jinping is scheduled to host his close ally, Russian President Vladimir Putin, later this month.
The visit concluded with a symbolic gesture: Xi hosted Trump for tea at Zhongnanhai, China’s secretive leadership complex. In return, Trump announced plans for a reciprocal visit by Xi Jinping to the United States on September 24.
‘We will do it openly. You will go home with a very great impression, just like I was very impressed with China,’ Trump said before departing on Air Force One. (The Washington Post/I-2)
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