Trump meets Xi Jinping again for final round of talks in Beijing
Trump and Xi Jinping are meeting again in Beijing for a final round of talks on the last day of Trump’s visit, with the agenda centered on trade, investment, fentanyl, artificial intelligence, the Middle East, Ukraine, and Taiwan. The talks are being held over tea and a working lunch, and Trump is expected to leave Beijing later in the day.
The second meeting follows a formal session on Thursday and is part of a two-day state visit in which the two leaders also held a banquet and visited the Temple of Heaven. Reportedly, both sides are framing the discussions as a chance to stabilize ties and manage disputes rather than announce a major breakthrough.
Main issues
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Trade and investment, including greater market access for U.S. companies in China.
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Fentanyl trafficking, which Trump pressed Beijing to curb.
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Artificial intelligence and technology cooperation/competition.
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Regional security issues, including Iran, Ukraine, and Taiwan.
Why it matters
The talks appear aimed at preserving a fragile U.S.-China truce while reducing the risk of escalation on sensitive issues such as Taiwan. Xi has reportedly described the broader relationship in terms of “constructive strategic stability,” signaling an effort to keep dialogue moving despite deep tensions.
