Trump-Xi Summit: Stakes Rise Over Trade, AI, and Global Stability

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As Xi Jinping heads to Washington for a closely watched summit, Beijing remains optimistic about stabilizing ties while the U.S. pursues a longer trade truce, risks around artificial intelligence, and Iran diplomacy; attendance by top business leaders signals intent to forge practical gains, but most expect incremental agreements rather than a blockbuster breakthrough amid leverage over rare earths, concerns about Taiwan, and export controls.
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- Some lawmakers say Trump should confront Xi over Chinese support for Iran abcnews.com
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