POLITICSJun 30 · 10:40 UTCSEMAFORAndy Browne

Trump and Xi’s urban dreams confront reality

Trump and Xi Jinping both pursue grand urban projects with traditional architectural styles, but face challenges like environmental issues, political opposition, and public skepticism. Trump's $1 billion DC projects and Xi's $100 billion Xiong’an New Area initiative encounter legal disputes, criticism, and practical problems such as algae in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and flood risks in Xiong’an.

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