Marta Gichko14:58, 23.09.26
Behind the scenes, Trump and Xi Jinping will discuss Taiwan, trade, Iran and technology competition.
US President Donald Trump hosts Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington on Wednesday . The three-day state visit comes amid tense relations between the two countries, with trade, technology, Taiwan, and Iran the main topics of the talks, Reuters reports .
Meanwhile, Trump is preparing a large-scale ceremonial program for the Chinese leader. He will personally greet Xi Jinping and his wife at a military base in Maryland after the arrival of the Chinese delegation.Trump prepares grand reception for Xi Jinping ahead of tense talks, Reuters reports.
Marta Gichko14:58, 23.09.26
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Follow us on GoogleBehind the scenes, Trump and Xi Jinping will discuss Taiwan, trade, Iran and technology competition.
US President Donald Trump hosts Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington on Wednesday . The three-day state visit comes amid tense relations between the two countries, with trade, technology, Taiwan, and Iran the main topics of the talks, Reuters reports .
Meanwhile, Trump is preparing a large-scale ceremonial program for the Chinese leader. He will personally greet Xi Jinping and his wife at a military base in Maryland after the arrival of the Chinese delegation.
The visit includes a military ceremony at the White House with aircraft flyovers, a state dinner with prominent figures from the tech industry, and a visit to the National Archives, home to the original copies of the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution.
Despite the grand reception, negotiations between the two leaders could prove challenging. According to Reuters, expectations for a major breakthrough during Xi’s visit remain low. One key issue will be the trade truce between the countries, which expires in November.
Other contentious issues include Taiwan, the rare earth mineral trade, drug trafficking, and US technology export restrictions.
At the same time, the negotiations could result in individual agreements. These include, in particular, potential tariff reductions in certain sectors, cooperation in combating drug trafficking, and expanded contacts between the two countries’ militaries.
Trump is also expected to raise the issue of releasing some Americans and others held in China.
The visit includes a military ceremony at the White House with aircraft flyovers, a state dinner with prominent figures from the tech industry, and a visit to the National Archives, home to the original copies of the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution.
Despite the grand reception, negotiations between the two leaders could prove challenging. According to Reuters, expectations for a major breakthrough during Xi’s visit remain low. One key issue will be the trade truce between the countries, which expires in November.
Other contentious issues include Taiwan, the rare earth mineral trade, drug trafficking, and US technology export restrictions.
At the same time, the negotiations could result in individual agreements. These include, in particular, potential tariff reductions in certain sectors, cooperation in combating drug trafficking, and expanded contacts between the two countries’ militaries.
Trump is also expected to raise the issue of releasing some Americans and others held in China.
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Ukraine will not be on the menu.