Xi and Trump set for Apec talks, but major deliverables expected to wait for G20
Observers expect few tangible bilateral deliverables from talks
Quick Look
- US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet at next week's Apec summit in Beijing, their third meeting this year following reciprocal state visits in May and September.
- They are also expected to meet at the G20 summit in the United States in December, with global markets watching how Washington and Beijing navigate protracted trade disputes.
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Why It Matters
The presidents of the US and China have met twice this year through reciprocal state visits in May and September, and are also expected to meet at the G20 summit in the United States in December.
The presidents of the US and China are set to meet again at next week's Apec summit, but observers expect few tangible bilateral deliverables to emerge from their talks.
The face-to-face meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping will be the third between the two leaders this year, following reciprocal state visits in May and September.
They are also expected to meet at the Group of 20 summit in the United States in December. In each case, global markets will be watching closely to see how Washington and Beijing navigate their protracted trade disputes.
Open Questions
- What specific topics will be discussed at the Apec summit?
- Why do observers expect few tangible bilateral deliverables?
- What is the current status of US-China trade disputes?
