Le Monde Correspondent Answers Reader Questions on Trump-Xi Meeting Outcomes
Beijing correspondent Harold Thibault addressed questions on Taiwan, AI and tariffs following the September 23-25 Trump-Xi meeting in Washington.

Le Monde's Beijing correspondent, Harold Thibault, answered reader questions about the outcomes of the meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump, held in Washington from September 23 to 25.
The question-and-answer session covered a range of topics including Taiwan, artificial intelligence and tariffs, reflecting the breadth of issues discussed during the high-level meeting between the two leaders.
The format allowed readers to seek clarification directly from a correspondent with on-the-ground expertise on Chinese affairs, offering additional context on how the summit's outcomes may affect U.S.-China relations.
Specific answers given by Thibault on each topic were not detailed in the available excerpt.
The Trump-Xi meeting has drawn significant international attention given its potential implications for trade, technology and regional security issues involving both countries.
Sources
- Rencontre entre Donald Trump et Xi Jinping : retrouvez les réponses de notre journaliste à vos questions sur le bilan de cette visite — Le Monde — Une
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