Trump and Xi are meeting on US soil - what's at stake?
A look at what to expect as the US and Chinese presidents prepare to meet in Washington DC.
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet on American soil, in what is being described as a significant moment in the two countries' relationship.
The meeting in Washington DC comes amid a period of ongoing tension and negotiation between Washington and Beijing on trade, technology and broader strategic issues.
Analysts covering the relationship note that both trade and diplomatic ties between the world's two largest economies have gone through repeated periods of strain in recent years.
The meeting is expected to touch on a range of economic and geopolitical issues affecting both nations, though specific agenda items were not detailed ahead of the talks.
The encounter will be closely watched internationally for signs of how the two governments intend to manage their relationship going forward.
Sources
- Watch: Trump and Xi are meeting on US soil - what's at stake? — BBC News — World
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