The much-anticipated phone call between the leaders of China and the US could offer a respite for many Asian countries caught in their rivalry, but the detente might also complicate their calculations on how to strike a balance between the two superpowers, according to analysts.
More than four months after his return to the White House, US President Donald Trump had what he described as a “very positive” phone conversation with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Thursday.
While Trump said his…
