Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump are meeting on Thursday in Beijing for a US-China summit where few breakthroughs are expected on divisive issues ranging from the Iran war, trade, technology and Taiwan.
Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump are meeting on Thursday in Beijing for a US-China summit where few breakthroughs are expected on divisive issues ranging from the Iran war, trade, technology and Taiwan.
With the Iran war raging, it’s hard to see how Trump and Xi can make any real progress on trade when they’re so divided on the Middle East.
Taiwan is a red line for China, and Trump’s recent moves in the Iran conflict only make Xi more wary of US intentions.
I doubt these talks will lead anywhere—too many hot-button issues like Iran and tech on the table, and both leaders are stubborn.
Interesting that Xi invited Trump to Beijing despite the shadow of Iran; maybe China sees a chance to mediate or carve out a deal.
The Iran war is a huge distraction. How can they focus on tariffs and semiconductors when US troops are in combat near China’s interests?