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China scours for bargaining chips to put on Trump-Xi summit table: sources

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Dewey Sim,Laura ZhouFebruary 27, 2026 at 03:00 PM
China scours for bargaining chips to put on Trump-Xi summit table: sources
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Ahead of a planned summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump on October 30, 2025, in Busan, South Korea, China is actively seeking potential concessions to offer. Various Chinese government departments are researching Trump's possible demands to prepare bargaining chips for the meeting, which will occur on the sidelines of an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting. While agreements are being explored in multiple areas, sources suggest a breakthrough regarding Taiwan is unlikely. Although China has not formally announced the visit, the foreign ministry has acknowledged ongoing communication with the US about the trip. The goal is to be prepared for Trump's unpredictable demands during the high-stakes meeting.

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Reuters 30% foreign ministry 40% Busan 50% South Korea 50% Chinese government 50% Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation 60% Taiwan 60% Beijing ×270% Xi Jinping ×280% United States ×280% China ×390% Donald Trump ×390%

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us-china relations 90% summit 80% bargaining chips 70% potential demands 60% concessions 60% taiwan 50% asia-pacific economic cooperation 40%

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