It was a day heavy with symbolism in Beijing, marked by choreographed ceremonies and carefully staged optics, but there was no sweeping trade breakthrough or major business agreements.

President Donald Trump held a second day of high-stakes talks focusing on business with Xi Jinping at Beijing’s Zhongnanhai compound, chosen by Xi to reciprocate Trump’s 2017 Mar-a-Lago hospitality.

The summit is expected to cover their fragile trade truce and the Iran war, with ceremonies including a state banquet and visits to historic sites.