Trump-Xi summit

US President Donald Trump is scheduled for a state visit to Beijing on May 14-15 for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. This high-stakes meeting follows a final round of trade negotiations between US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng in Seoul, South Korea, on May 12-13. The summit's timing is particularly significant as US experts suggest that the ongoing conflict between the US-Israel and Iran could potentially strengthen China's negotiating position. Issues expected to be on the agenda include hi-tech supply chains and the status of Taiwan. Despite geopolitical tensions, both sides have confirmed the summit will proceed as planned, highlighting its importance in managing the complex relationship between the two global powers.