So far I only saw this in Chinese media. And it is significant.
How so? Do you know that the relationship between Hank Paulson and Xi went all the back in Zhejiang days. I will just put it this way: Hank Paulson can visit Beijing anytime he wants and he will always get proper invitation and reception. That said, this time, I don't think he just misses his old friend, and I bet he carries some messages.
Trump wants to share another beautiful cake with Xi in his Mar-a-Lago estate. Xi will not be coming for another surprise. So there must have been some serious back channel going on for the moment. Trump tweets in real time while Xi speaks after confirmation. We will find out if there is a nice surprise or a nasty surprise. I cannot see normal middle ground at this juncture. I think Trump wants Yalta 2.0, but I am not sure Xi likes the idea as it would definitely piss off Europe or alienate Global South.

