Trump-Xi: What’s at stake when leaders meet in Washington

Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: September 23, 2026Country: United States

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Trump-Xi: What’s at stake when leaders meet in Washington

US President Donald Trump will host Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week in Washington. This meeting is crucial for the relations between the two global superpowers, with implications for trade, security, and diplomacy. BBC correspondents Laura Bicker and Sarah Smith analyze the stakes of this meeting.

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