Big meet, little meat: the Trump-Xi summit

The Intelligence from The Economist · Sep 25, 2026 · 27m

Not much of real substance appears to have emerged from the get-together. But our correspondent says there are clues of how both sides view an evolving relationship. Tommy Robinson, a British far-right influencer, is increasingly well known to MAGA types in America; we examine his rise to prominence. And remembering Bob Mackie, daring dressmaker to the stars.

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Guests and host:

Simon Rabinovich, Beijing bureau chief

Georgia Banjo, Britain correspondent

Ann Wroe, obituaries editor

Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered:

Xi Jinping…