Yes, and I know it’s obvious, but the reason for the difference is that China’s leader is not a demented psychopath who decides he wants whatever the last person he spoke with told him to want. So they kind of have the upper-hand in the negotiation.
Xi: “Yes, you have Trump Tower in Beijing, Shanghai, wherever. You no pay full price for building, you no worry about maintenance, power, anything. You just pay much smaller monthly fee.”. Trump: “That’s great, you will be so lucky having so many big, beautiful Trump Towers all over Chyna”
Later…
Trump: “Best deal ever, truly art of the deal, I totally fleeced Xi”. Lackey: “Ah, sir. You won’t own anything. Xi was talking about a lease.”. Trump: You’re fired!"
Yes, and I know it’s obvious, but the reason for the difference is that China’s leader is not a demented psychopath who decides he wants whatever the last person he spoke with told him to want. So they kind of have the upper-hand in the negotiation.
Xi: “Yes, you have Trump Tower in Beijing, Shanghai, wherever. You no pay full price for building, you no worry about maintenance, power, anything. You just pay much smaller monthly fee.”.
Trump: “That’s great, you will be so lucky having so many big, beautiful Trump Towers all over Chyna”
Later…
Trump: “Best deal ever, truly art of the deal, I totally fleeced Xi”.
Lackey: “Ah, sir. You won’t own anything. Xi was talking about a lease.”.
Trump: You’re fired!"