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Wang Yi in USA
The meeting follows months of lower-level dialogues held over the summer, with more delegates from Washington visiting China than vice versa. Xi's visit to the US after six years is seen as a positive gesture, and he is expected to address a dinner hosted by the National Committee on US-China Relations and the US-China Business Council.
Zero Covid in China
Xi's speech to the US-China business community aims to attract foreign businesses back to China, particularly those deterred by factors like the three years of zero-Covid measures, recent raids on foreign consulting firms, and increased US restrictions on doing business with China, especially in hi-tech sectors.
Israel-Hamas war
The issue of Israel-Hamas war is also expected to show up. China's refusal to condemn Hamas for the recent violence in Israel and Palestine has frustrated western leaders, reviving concerns about the Chinese Communist Party's impact on global interests. Despite recent tensions, US-China relations have stabilised since February's downward spiral, marked by the downing of a Chinese spy balloon by US forces over South Carolina.
Taiwan
From Beijing's perspective, the primary concern in the US-China relationship remains Taiwan. President Biden has expressed stronger rhetorical support for the self-governing island compared to his predecessor, further complicating the dynamic.
Xi Jinping
Despite more than a decade of acquaintance and six interactions since Biden's 2021 inauguration, the two leaders have met in person only once, with Xi's last visit to the United States dating back to 2017. Analysts and officials anticipate a meeting characterised by mutual suspicion and unclear impressions of each other's intentions.
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