Xi and Trump face test of whether rivalry can yield practical progress
A planned Washington meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump will be watched for signs that their countries can advance an agreement to pursue “constructive strategic stability”. The available material says both leaders will bring significant economic leverage to the talks.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump are due to meet in Washington this week, according to the South China Morning Post. The meeting will be watched internationally for evidence that the United States and China can turn an agreement to work towards “constructive strategic stability” into practical progress. The newspaper said both sides would bring powerful bargaining chips to the discussions.
Its report forms part of a series examining the negotiating leverage available to the two governments and the areas in which they might be able to advance their relationship. The supplied material does not specify which economic measures or other forms of leverage will be discussed. It also does not identify particular disputes, concessions or outcomes expected from the meeting.
The central question, as presented by the South China Morning Post, is whether Xi and Trump can use their respective leverage to move beyond broad language and achieve progress in negotiations. The talks therefore carry significance beyond the two leaders, as governments watch for indications of the direction of US-China relations.
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