A historic diplomatic showdown unfolds as the leaders of the United States and China prepare for a rare high-level summit in Washington, the first state visit by a Chinese president in more than a decade. Tensions between the two global powers have reached a critical juncture, with relations strained by deep disagreements that have dominated bilateral ties for nearly two years. The meetings promise to test whether both sides can ease escalating conflicts or if the stalemate will deepen further. With the world watching, the stakes could hardly be higher for trade, security, and geopolitical stability.
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold a series of high-stakes meetings in Washington, marking the first official state visit by China’s leader in over a decade. The meetings come at a fragile moment in relations between the U.S. and Beijing, which have spent the better part of the last two years embroiled...
