The issue has receded somewhat since 2025, for much of which China and the US seemed on the verge of a trade war.But the two sides will still have plenty to talk about, however, as a permanent resolution has remained elusive.Trump is expected to push to increase Chinese purchase of goods from vital US industries, including soybeans and aircraft parts.Beijing is coming from a position of strength, with record export levels, but it still needs the US consumer market.Also, Xi is sure to pressure the US to drop a recently announced trade probe into unfair business practices.What else will they discuss?Last week, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Taiwan would be a topic of conversation at the summit, with a view to preventing the issue becoming a source of tension between the US and China.China has also signalled that Taiwan is a priority in the talks. On Wednesday morning, a Chinese official reiterated Beijing's opposition to US military ties with and sale of weapons to Taiwan.
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What to know as Trump visits Xi in China
President Trump will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in China to discuss ongoing trade disputes and geopolitical tensions. The leaders are expected to address increased Chinese purchases of U.S.
BBC News - WorldFiled 2026-05-13 · 13:01 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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President Trump will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in China to discuss ongoing trade disputes and geopolitical tensions. The leaders are expected to address increased Chinese purchases of U.S. goods, such as soybeans and aircraft parts, as well as a U.S. trade probe into China's business practices. Taiwan is also a significant topic, with both sides aiming to prevent it from escalating into a point of contention. China has reiterated its opposition to U.S. military ties and weapons sales to Taiwan. The meeting aims to find resolutions to these complex issues that have previously threatened a trade war.
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A Chinese official reiterated Beijing's opposition to US military ties with and sale of weapons to Taiwan.
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Taiwan would be a topic of conversation at the summit, with a view to preventing the issue becoming a source of tension between the US and China.
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Beijing is coming from a position of strength, with record export levels, but it still needs the US consumer market.
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Trump is expected to push to increase Chinese purchase of goods from vital US industries, including soybeans and aircraft parts.
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Xi is sure to pressure the US to drop a recently announced trade probe into unfair business practices.
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