Five things to watch ahead of the Trump-Xi summit
Optimism in China about the bilateral relationship appears higher than in the US ahead of a highly anticipated summit this week.
Ahead of a highly anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, observers are watching several key issues that could shape the bilateral relationship.
According to CNBC's coverage, many people in China sound more optimistic about the prospects for the relationship than their counterparts in the United States, ahead of the summit.
The summit is expected to draw significant attention as both sides navigate a range of economic and diplomatic issues between the two countries.
Divergent expectations
The contrast in sentiment between the two countries ahead of the meeting highlights differing expectations on how the summit might affect trade and broader relations going forward. Further details on the specific topics expected to be discussed were not immediately available.
Sources
- CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Five things to watch for the Trump-Xi summit — CNBC — Top News
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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