Graeme MacKay depicts the recent Xi-Trump summit prioritizing spectacle over substance

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MacKay, G. (2026, September 27). Graeme MacKay depicts the recent Xi-Trump summit prioritizing spectacle over substance. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/graeme-mackay-depicts-the-recent-xi-trump-summit-prioritizing-spectacle-over-substance/article_1098027b-116a-4d5f-880a-6284d4d6e647.html

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Graeme MacKay is an editorial cartoonist at The Hamilton Spectator who focuses on creating cartoons that comment on current events and political figures. The article mentions a newsletter called "Opinion Headlines" which compiles columns from various columnists but does not provide further details about the content of MacKay's work or any specific cartoon related to the Xi-Trump summit.

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Graeme MacKay, an editorial cartoonist at The Hamilton Spectator, criticized the recent summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump, arguing that it prioritized spectacle over meaningful substance. MacKay's critique suggests skepticism about the tangible outcomes of such high-profile meetings. Subscribers to The Hamilton Spectator can access more detailed analyses and opinion pieces on political events like this through the publication’s newsletter service.

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