Ahead of the high-stakes meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, D.C., the BBC’s China correspondent and U.S. editor break down the key issues shaping the summit, from trade tensions to broader geopolitical tensions. Their analysis offers context on the expectations, potential outcomes, and underlying dynamics between the two world leaders as they seek to address long-standing disputes. Insight into how past negotiations have influenced current negotiations is provided, along with an assessment of whether this meeting could mark a turning point in U.S.-China relations. For those looking to understand the stakes before the meeting, this breakdown delivers essential clarity.
The BBC’s China correspondent and US editor explain everything you need to know ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting in Washington DC.
