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US President Donald Trump is set to arrive in Beijing for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping amid tensions over Iran, trade and Taiwan. Talks are expected to focus on tariffs, rare earths, EVs, security issues and nuclear arms, as both sides seek to stabilise ties.
United States (US) President Donald Trump is expected to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday (May 13) for a two-day summit with China’s leader, Xi Jinping. This comes at a time when war in Iran might renew as the fragile ceasefire has not resulted into a permanent deal between the two sides. As Trump and Jinping are set to meet in Beijing for a three-day summit is expected to focus on the US-Israel war on Iran, trade, and the status of Taiwan, among other issues. Trump is the first president approximately in a decade to visit China. Both the leaders met the last time in South Korea and struck a few deals.
The agenda for the Trump-Xi summit is expected to cover a wide range of economic, strategic and geopolitical issues. Trade is likely to remain a major focus, with the United States seeking a more structured trade framework with China to avoid recurring tariff disputes. Washington may push for a special mechanism to better regulate the flow of goods between the two economies. Rare earth minerals are also expected to feature prominently, as the US looks for reliable access to Chinese supplies that are crucial for technology and defence industries. Large commercial agreements, including possible Chinese purchases of Boeing aircraft and increased imports of American agricultural products, could also be discussed.
China, meanwhile, is expected to press for fewer restrictions on its companies operating in the US, particularly in sectors such as artificial intelligence and electric vehicles. Chinese EV giant BYD could emerge as a major talking point as Washington debates the future entry of Chinese-made vehicles into the American market. Taiwan is also expected to remain a highly sensitive issue, with Beijing likely to warn against US military support and arms sales to the island, which China considers part of its territory. Trump has additionally hinted that he may raise the issue of jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai during the talks.
Security concerns are also expected to feature prominently, including the possibility of fresh nuclear arms discussions involving China. Trump is believed to favour expanding future arms control frameworks beyond the traditional US-Russia model to reflect shifting global power dynamics. Alongside these strategic issues, Beijing is expected to advocate for stronger educational, business and cultural exchanges between the two countries in an effort to stabilise relations beyond trade and political tensions.
This live blog has ended.
Jensen Huang, CEO of the American tech giant Nvidia, has joined Trump on his state visit to China this week after earlier reports suggested he would not be in attendance.
Huang joined the US delegation in Alaska for the second leg of the flight to Beijing, according to pool reports. He had not been included on an earlier list of the American CEOs accompanying Trump, but White House spokesperson Steven Cheung said Huang was added to the trip once his schedule allowed it.
A spokesperson for Nvidia said in a statement, “Jensen is attending the summit at the invitation of President Trump to support America and the administration’s goals.”
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (May 13) arrived in Beijing for a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Their meeting will focus on easing deep tensions between the United States and China. The relations between the two largest economies have soured over trade, Taiwan and the ongoing conflict involving Iran.
Trump was greeted with a bunch of flowers and then walked along the red carpet, which was lined with 300 Chinese youth in white uniforms chanting "welcome" and waving small Chinese and US flags in unison.
While en route to Beijing, Trump said on social media he would "be asking President Xi, a Leader of extraordinary distinction, to 'open up' China so that these brilliant people can work their magic".
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet during a three-day summit in China. Here’s a look at a long history of meetings between two of the world’s most powerful leaders.
Long history of encounters
US President Donald Trump is set to meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in a high-stakes summit. This marks the seventh face-to-face meeting between the two world leaders.
US President Donald Trump lands in Beijing, receives a grand welcome.
US President Donald Trump is expected to land shortly, and preparations to welcome him in Beijing are underway.
Asked if Xi needs to intervene in Iran, Trump said, “I don’t think we need any help with Iran. We’ll win it one way or the other. We’ll win it peacefully or otherwise. Their Navy is gone. Their Air Force is gone. Every single element of their war machine is gone.”
As he left the White House, Trump downplayed differences with Xi over the US conflict in Iran and predicted that “good things are going to happen” during the visit.
What's on agenda?
- Trade rules and balancing business: The US wants a more organised trade system with China instead of constant tariff fights. Washington may propose a special trade mechanism to decide what goods both countries should buy and sell from each other.
- Rare minerals and big business deals: The US is likely to seek steady access to China’s rare earth minerals, which are important for technology and defence. Big deals like China buying hundreds of Boeing planes and more US farm products could also be discussed.
- Chinese companies and US market access: China wants fewer restrictions on its companies in the US, specially in sectors like AI and electric vehicles. Chinese EV giant BYD could become a key talking point as Washington debates whether Chinese cars should enter the American market.
- Taiwan and security concerns: Taiwan is expected to remain a sensitive issue. China has repeatedly warned the US to be careful about arms sales and military support to Taiwan, which Beijing considers part of its territory. Trump has also hinted that he would talk about Jimmy Lai.
- Nuclear weapons and military stability: Donald Trump may push for fresh nuclear arms discussions that also include China, arguing that current US-Russia agreements no longer reflect today’s global balance.
- Improving people-to-people ties: Beijing is expected to stress rebuilding educational, business and cultural exchanges with the US after relations worsened in recent years. The idea is to stabilise ties beyond just trade and politics.
Iran has backed Chinese President Xi Jinping’s four-point proposal aimed at ensuring lasting security and shared development in the Persian Gulf region. Iran’s Ambassador to China, Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli, said the Islamic Republic was ready to support the Chinese proposal ahead of US President Donald Trump’s scheduled visit to China this week. In a post on X, the envoy said the issue was also discussed during Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s recent meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Read more
As US President Donald Trump prepares for a closely watched summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, diplomats and analysts are increasingly concerned that even a slight shift in language on Taiwan could trigger major geopolitical consequences. Trump has described the upcoming talks as “potentially historic”, but allies of Washington fear the meeting could become historic for another reason. Read more
Elon Musk, Tim Cook, Jensen Huang, and Larry Fink are among the prominent American corporate leaders travelling with President Donald Trump on his official high-stakes diplomatic trip to China. Read more
Nearly a decade later, the balance of confidence appears to have shifted further in China’s favour. Xi, now serving an unprecedented third term, has overseen a vast expansion of Chinese ambitions in advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, artificial intelligence and robotics. Chinese cities and industrial hubs increasingly reflect Beijing’s long-term strategy to challenge American dominance economically and technologically.
This week’s summit is expected to include discussions on trade disputes, technology restrictions, Taiwan and the escalating tensions surrounding Iran. The talks come at a moment when Washington officially regards China as its foremost strategic competitor. Ali Wyne of the International Crisis Group said China no longer feels compelled to prove itself America’s equal because Washington now openly acknowledges Beijing as a “near-peer” rival.\
United States (US) President Donald Trump is expected to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday (May 13) for a two-day summit with China’s leader, Xi Jinping. This comes at a time when war in Iran might renew as the fragile ceasefire has not resulted into a permanent deal between the two sides. As Trump and Jinping are set to meet in Beijing for a three-day summit is expected to focus on the US-Israel war on Iran, trade, and the status of Taiwan, among other issues. Trump is the first president approximately in a decade to visit China. Both the leaders met the last time in South Korea and struck a few deals.
The agenda for the Trump-Xi summit is expected to cover a wide range of economic, strategic and geopolitical issues. Trade is likely to remain a major focus, with the United States seeking a more structured trade framework with China to avoid recurring tariff disputes. Washington may push for a special mechanism to better regulate the flow of goods between the two economies. Rare earth minerals are also expected to feature prominently, as the US looks for reliable access to Chinese supplies that are crucial for technology and defence industries. Large commercial agreements, including possible Chinese purchases of Boeing aircraft and increased imports of American agricultural products, could also be discussed.
China, meanwhile, is expected to press for fewer restrictions on its companies operating in the US, particularly in sectors such as artificial intelligence and electric vehicles. Chinese EV giant BYD could emerge as a major talking point as Washington debates the future entry of Chinese-made vehicles into the American market. Taiwan is also expected to remain a highly sensitive issue, with Beijing likely to warn against US military support and arms sales to the island, which China considers part of its territory. Trump has additionally hinted that he may raise the issue of jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai during the talks.
Security concerns are also expected to feature prominently, including the possibility of fresh nuclear arms discussions involving China. Trump is believed to favour expanding future arms control frameworks beyond the traditional US-Russia model to reflect shifting global power dynamics. Alongside these strategic issues, Beijing is expected to advocate for stronger educational, business and cultural exchanges between the two countries in an effort to stabilise relations beyond trade and political tensions.
This live blog has ended.
Jensen Huang, CEO of the American tech giant Nvidia, has joined Trump on his state visit to China this week after earlier reports suggested he would not be in attendance.
Huang joined the US delegation in Alaska for the second leg of the flight to Beijing, according to pool reports. He had not been included on an earlier list of the American CEOs accompanying Trump, but White House spokesperson Steven Cheung said Huang was added to the trip once his schedule allowed it.
A spokesperson for Nvidia said in a statement, “Jensen is attending the summit at the invitation of President Trump to support America and the administration’s goals.”
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (May 13) arrived in Beijing for a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Their meeting will focus on easing deep tensions between the United States and China. The relations between the two largest economies have soured over trade, Taiwan and the ongoing conflict involving Iran.
Trump was greeted with a bunch of flowers and then walked along the red carpet, which was lined with 300 Chinese youth in white uniforms chanting "welcome" and waving small Chinese and US flags in unison.
While en route to Beijing, Trump said on social media he would "be asking President Xi, a Leader of extraordinary distinction, to 'open up' China so that these brilliant people can work their magic".
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet during a three-day summit in China. Here’s a look at a long history of meetings between two of the world’s most powerful leaders.
Long history of encounters
US President Donald Trump is set to meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in a high-stakes summit. This marks the seventh face-to-face meeting between the two world leaders.
US President Donald Trump lands in Beijing, receives a grand welcome.
US President Donald Trump is expected to land shortly, and preparations to welcome him in Beijing are underway.
Asked if Xi needs to intervene in Iran, Trump said, “I don’t think we need any help with Iran. We’ll win it one way or the other. We’ll win it peacefully or otherwise. Their Navy is gone. Their Air Force is gone. Every single element of their war machine is gone.”
As he left the White House, Trump downplayed differences with Xi over the US conflict in Iran and predicted that “good things are going to happen” during the visit.
What's on agenda?
- Trade rules and balancing business: The US wants a more organised trade system with China instead of constant tariff fights. Washington may propose a special trade mechanism to decide what goods both countries should buy and sell from each other.
- Rare minerals and big business deals: The US is likely to seek steady access to China’s rare earth minerals, which are important for technology and defence. Big deals like China buying hundreds of Boeing planes and more US farm products could also be discussed.
- Chinese companies and US market access: China wants fewer restrictions on its companies in the US, specially in sectors like AI and electric vehicles. Chinese EV giant BYD could become a key talking point as Washington debates whether Chinese cars should enter the American market.
- Taiwan and security concerns: Taiwan is expected to remain a sensitive issue. China has repeatedly warned the US to be careful about arms sales and military support to Taiwan, which Beijing considers part of its territory. Trump has also hinted that he would talk about Jimmy Lai.
- Nuclear weapons and military stability: Donald Trump may push for fresh nuclear arms discussions that also include China, arguing that current US-Russia agreements no longer reflect today’s global balance.
- Improving people-to-people ties: Beijing is expected to stress rebuilding educational, business and cultural exchanges with the US after relations worsened in recent years. The idea is to stabilise ties beyond just trade and politics.
Iran has backed Chinese President Xi Jinping’s four-point proposal aimed at ensuring lasting security and shared development in the Persian Gulf region. Iran’s Ambassador to China, Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli, said the Islamic Republic was ready to support the Chinese proposal ahead of US President Donald Trump’s scheduled visit to China this week. In a post on X, the envoy said the issue was also discussed during Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s recent meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Read more
As US President Donald Trump prepares for a closely watched summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, diplomats and analysts are increasingly concerned that even a slight shift in language on Taiwan could trigger major geopolitical consequences. Trump has described the upcoming talks as “potentially historic”, but allies of Washington fear the meeting could become historic for another reason. Read more
Elon Musk, Tim Cook, Jensen Huang, and Larry Fink are among the prominent American corporate leaders travelling with President Donald Trump on his official high-stakes diplomatic trip to China. Read more
Nearly a decade later, the balance of confidence appears to have shifted further in China’s favour. Xi, now serving an unprecedented third term, has overseen a vast expansion of Chinese ambitions in advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, artificial intelligence and robotics. Chinese cities and industrial hubs increasingly reflect Beijing’s long-term strategy to challenge American dominance economically and technologically.
This week’s summit is expected to include discussions on trade disputes, technology restrictions, Taiwan and the escalating tensions surrounding Iran. The talks come at a moment when Washington officially regards China as its foremost strategic competitor. Ali Wyne of the International Crisis Group said China no longer feels compelled to prove itself America’s equal because Washington now openly acknowledges Beijing as a “near-peer” rival.\
United States (US) President Donald Trump is expected to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday (May 13) for a two-day summit with China’s leader, Xi Jinping. This comes at a time when war in Iran might renew as the fragile ceasefire has not resulted into a permanent deal between the two sides. As Trump and Jinping are set to meet in Beijing for a three-day summit is expected to focus on the US-Israel war on Iran, trade, and the status of Taiwan, among other issues. Trump is the first president approximately in a decade to visit China. Both the leaders met the last time in South Korea and struck a few deals.
The agenda for the Trump-Xi summit is expected to cover a wide range of economic, strategic and geopolitical issues. Trade is likely to remain a major focus, with the United States seeking a more structured trade framework with China to avoid recurring tariff disputes. Washington may push for a special mechanism to better regulate the flow of goods between the two economies. Rare earth minerals are also expected to feature prominently, as the US looks for reliable access to Chinese supplies that are crucial for technology and defence industries. Large commercial agreements, including possible Chinese purchases of Boeing aircraft and increased imports of American agricultural products, could also be discussed.
China, meanwhile, is expected to press for fewer restrictions on its companies operating in the US, particularly in sectors such as artificial intelligence and electric vehicles. Chinese EV giant BYD could emerge as a major talking point as Washington debates the future entry of Chinese-made vehicles into the American market. Taiwan is also expected to remain a highly sensitive issue, with Beijing likely to warn against US military support and arms sales to the island, which China considers part of its territory. Trump has additionally hinted that he may raise the issue of jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai during the talks.
Security concerns are also expected to feature prominently, including the possibility of fresh nuclear arms discussions involving China. Trump is believed to favour expanding future arms control frameworks beyond the traditional US-Russia model to reflect shifting global power dynamics. Alongside these strategic issues, Beijing is expected to advocate for stronger educational, business and cultural exchanges between the two countries in an effort to stabilise relations beyond trade and political tensions.
This live blog has ended.
Jensen Huang, CEO of the American tech giant Nvidia, has joined Trump on his state visit to China this week after earlier reports suggested he would not be in attendance.
Huang joined the US delegation in Alaska for the second leg of the flight to Beijing, according to pool reports. He had not been included on an earlier list of the American CEOs accompanying Trump, but White House spokesperson Steven Cheung said Huang was added to the trip once his schedule allowed it.
A spokesperson for Nvidia said in a statement, “Jensen is attending the summit at the invitation of President Trump to support America and the administration’s goals.”
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (May 13) arrived in Beijing for a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Their meeting will focus on easing deep tensions between the United States and China. The relations between the two largest economies have soured over trade, Taiwan and the ongoing conflict involving Iran.
Trump was greeted with a bunch of flowers and then walked along the red carpet, which was lined with 300 Chinese youth in white uniforms chanting "welcome" and waving small Chinese and US flags in unison.
While en route to Beijing, Trump said on social media he would "be asking President Xi, a Leader of extraordinary distinction, to 'open up' China so that these brilliant people can work their magic".
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet during a three-day summit in China. Here’s a look at a long history of meetings between two of the world’s most powerful leaders.
Long history of encounters
US President Donald Trump is set to meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in a high-stakes summit. This marks the seventh face-to-face meeting between the two world leaders.
US President Donald Trump lands in Beijing, receives a grand welcome.
US President Donald Trump is expected to land shortly, and preparations to welcome him in Beijing are underway.
Asked if Xi needs to intervene in Iran, Trump said, “I don’t think we need any help with Iran. We’ll win it one way or the other. We’ll win it peacefully or otherwise. Their Navy is gone. Their Air Force is gone. Every single element of their war machine is gone.”
As he left the White House, Trump downplayed differences with Xi over the US conflict in Iran and predicted that “good things are going to happen” during the visit.
What's on agenda?
- Trade rules and balancing business: The US wants a more organised trade system with China instead of constant tariff fights. Washington may propose a special trade mechanism to decide what goods both countries should buy and sell from each other.
- Rare minerals and big business deals: The US is likely to seek steady access to China’s rare earth minerals, which are important for technology and defence. Big deals like China buying hundreds of Boeing planes and more US farm products could also be discussed.
- Chinese companies and US market access: China wants fewer restrictions on its companies in the US, specially in sectors like AI and electric vehicles. Chinese EV giant BYD could become a key talking point as Washington debates whether Chinese cars should enter the American market.
- Taiwan and security concerns: Taiwan is expected to remain a sensitive issue. China has repeatedly warned the US to be careful about arms sales and military support to Taiwan, which Beijing considers part of its territory. Trump has also hinted that he would talk about Jimmy Lai.
- Nuclear weapons and military stability: Donald Trump may push for fresh nuclear arms discussions that also include China, arguing that current US-Russia agreements no longer reflect today’s global balance.
- Improving people-to-people ties: Beijing is expected to stress rebuilding educational, business and cultural exchanges with the US after relations worsened in recent years. The idea is to stabilise ties beyond just trade and politics.
Iran has backed Chinese President Xi Jinping’s four-point proposal aimed at ensuring lasting security and shared development in the Persian Gulf region. Iran’s Ambassador to China, Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli, said the Islamic Republic was ready to support the Chinese proposal ahead of US President Donald Trump’s scheduled visit to China this week. In a post on X, the envoy said the issue was also discussed during Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s recent meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Read more
As US President Donald Trump prepares for a closely watched summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, diplomats and analysts are increasingly concerned that even a slight shift in language on Taiwan could trigger major geopolitical consequences. Trump has described the upcoming talks as “potentially historic”, but allies of Washington fear the meeting could become historic for another reason. Read more
Elon Musk, Tim Cook, Jensen Huang, and Larry Fink are among the prominent American corporate leaders travelling with President Donald Trump on his official high-stakes diplomatic trip to China. Read more
Nearly a decade later, the balance of confidence appears to have shifted further in China’s favour. Xi, now serving an unprecedented third term, has overseen a vast expansion of Chinese ambitions in advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, artificial intelligence and robotics. Chinese cities and industrial hubs increasingly reflect Beijing’s long-term strategy to challenge American dominance economically and technologically.
This week’s summit is expected to include discussions on trade disputes, technology restrictions, Taiwan and the escalating tensions surrounding Iran. The talks come at a moment when Washington officially regards China as its foremost strategic competitor. Ali Wyne of the International Crisis Group said China no longer feels compelled to prove itself America’s equal because Washington now openly acknowledges Beijing as a “near-peer” rival.\
United States (US) President Donald Trump is expected to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday (May 13) for a two-day summit with China’s leader, Xi Jinping. This comes at a time when war in Iran might renew as the fragile ceasefire has not resulted into a permanent deal between the two sides. As Trump and Jinping are set to meet in Beijing for a three-day summit is expected to focus on the US-Israel war on Iran, trade, and the status of Taiwan, among other issues. Trump is the first president approximately in a decade to visit China. Both the leaders met the last time in South Korea and struck a few deals.
The agenda for the Trump-Xi summit is expected to cover a wide range of economic, strategic and geopolitical issues. Trade is likely to remain a major focus, with the United States seeking a more structured trade framework with China to avoid recurring tariff disputes. Washington may push for a special mechanism to better regulate the flow of goods between the two economies. Rare earth minerals are also expected to feature prominently, as the US looks for reliable access to Chinese supplies that are crucial for technology and defence industries. Large commercial agreements, including possible Chinese purchases of Boeing aircraft and increased imports of American agricultural products, could also be discussed.
China, meanwhile, is expected to press for fewer restrictions on its companies operating in the US, particularly in sectors such as artificial intelligence and electric vehicles. Chinese EV giant BYD could emerge as a major talking point as Washington debates the future entry of Chinese-made vehicles into the American market. Taiwan is also expected to remain a highly sensitive issue, with Beijing likely to warn against US military support and arms sales to the island, which China considers part of its territory. Trump has additionally hinted that he may raise the issue of jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai during the talks.
Security concerns are also expected to feature prominently, including the possibility of fresh nuclear arms discussions involving China. Trump is believed to favour expanding future arms control frameworks beyond the traditional US-Russia model to reflect shifting global power dynamics. Alongside these strategic issues, Beijing is expected to advocate for stronger educational, business and cultural exchanges between the two countries in an effort to stabilise relations beyond trade and political tensions.
This live blog has ended.
Jensen Huang, CEO of the American tech giant Nvidia, has joined Trump on his state visit to China this week after earlier reports suggested he would not be in attendance.
Huang joined the US delegation in Alaska for the second leg of the flight to Beijing, according to pool reports. He had not been included on an earlier list of the American CEOs accompanying Trump, but White House spokesperson Steven Cheung said Huang was added to the trip once his schedule allowed it.
A spokesperson for Nvidia said in a statement, “Jensen is attending the summit at the invitation of President Trump to support America and the administration’s goals.”
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (May 13) arrived in Beijing for a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Their meeting will focus on easing deep tensions between the United States and China. The relations between the two largest economies have soured over trade, Taiwan and the ongoing conflict involving Iran.
Trump was greeted with a bunch of flowers and then walked along the red carpet, which was lined with 300 Chinese youth in white uniforms chanting "welcome" and waving small Chinese and US flags in unison.
While en route to Beijing, Trump said on social media he would "be asking President Xi, a Leader of extraordinary distinction, to 'open up' China so that these brilliant people can work their magic".
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet during a three-day summit in China. Here’s a look at a long history of meetings between two of the world’s most powerful leaders.
Long history of encounters
US President Donald Trump is set to meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in a high-stakes summit. This marks the seventh face-to-face meeting between the two world leaders.
US President Donald Trump lands in Beijing, receives a grand welcome.
US President Donald Trump is expected to land shortly, and preparations to welcome him in Beijing are underway.
Asked if Xi needs to intervene in Iran, Trump said, “I don’t think we need any help with Iran. We’ll win it one way or the other. We’ll win it peacefully or otherwise. Their Navy is gone. Their Air Force is gone. Every single element of their war machine is gone.”
As he left the White House, Trump downplayed differences with Xi over the US conflict in Iran and predicted that “good things are going to happen” during the visit.
What's on agenda?
- Trade rules and balancing business: The US wants a more organised trade system with China instead of constant tariff fights. Washington may propose a special trade mechanism to decide what goods both countries should buy and sell from each other.
- Rare minerals and big business deals: The US is likely to seek steady access to China’s rare earth minerals, which are important for technology and defence. Big deals like China buying hundreds of Boeing planes and more US farm products could also be discussed.
- Chinese companies and US market access: China wants fewer restrictions on its companies in the US, specially in sectors like AI and electric vehicles. Chinese EV giant BYD could become a key talking point as Washington debates whether Chinese cars should enter the American market.
- Taiwan and security concerns: Taiwan is expected to remain a sensitive issue. China has repeatedly warned the US to be careful about arms sales and military support to Taiwan, which Beijing considers part of its territory. Trump has also hinted that he would talk about Jimmy Lai.
- Nuclear weapons and military stability: Donald Trump may push for fresh nuclear arms discussions that also include China, arguing that current US-Russia agreements no longer reflect today’s global balance.
- Improving people-to-people ties: Beijing is expected to stress rebuilding educational, business and cultural exchanges with the US after relations worsened in recent years. The idea is to stabilise ties beyond just trade and politics.
Iran has backed Chinese President Xi Jinping’s four-point proposal aimed at ensuring lasting security and shared development in the Persian Gulf region. Iran’s Ambassador to China, Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli, said the Islamic Republic was ready to support the Chinese proposal ahead of US President Donald Trump’s scheduled visit to China this week. In a post on X, the envoy said the issue was also discussed during Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s recent meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Read more
As US President Donald Trump prepares for a closely watched summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, diplomats and analysts are increasingly concerned that even a slight shift in language on Taiwan could trigger major geopolitical consequences. Trump has described the upcoming talks as “potentially historic”, but allies of Washington fear the meeting could become historic for another reason. Read more
Elon Musk, Tim Cook, Jensen Huang, and Larry Fink are among the prominent American corporate leaders travelling with President Donald Trump on his official high-stakes diplomatic trip to China. Read more
Nearly a decade later, the balance of confidence appears to have shifted further in China’s favour. Xi, now serving an unprecedented third term, has overseen a vast expansion of Chinese ambitions in advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, artificial intelligence and robotics. Chinese cities and industrial hubs increasingly reflect Beijing’s long-term strategy to challenge American dominance economically and technologically.
This week’s summit is expected to include discussions on trade disputes, technology restrictions, Taiwan and the escalating tensions surrounding Iran. The talks come at a moment when Washington officially regards China as its foremost strategic competitor. Ali Wyne of the International Crisis Group said China no longer feels compelled to prove itself America’s equal because Washington now openly acknowledges Beijing as a “near-peer” rival.\