Trump’s Walk Away Strategy Puts Pressure on Beijing: Retired Air Force General

Stilwell served as the U.S. defense attaché in Beijing and as assistant secretary of state.
Published: 3/27/2026, 11:58:14 PM EDT

To discuss the upcoming meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, NTD spoke with retired Air Force Brigadier General David Stilwell.

Stilwell served as the U.S. defense attaché in Beijing and as assistant secretary of state.