U.S. President, Donald Trump will meet Chinese President, Xi Jinping in Beijing next week as both nations seek to ease tensions over trade, Taiwan, technology restrictions and the Iran war.
The May 14–15 visit, the first by a U.S. leader to China in nearly a decade, is not expected to produce major breakthroughs. However, officials and analysts believe the two sides could extend their current trade truce and secure limited economic agreements. Trade and economic issues are expected to dominate discussions. Washington wants China to increase purchases of U.S. agricultural products, energy exports and Boeing aircraft. Talks are also ongoing over a possible Boeing deal involving hundreds of 737 MAX jets.
Technology and rare earth minerals remain major sticking points. Beijing is pushing the U.S. to relax restrictions on advanced semiconductor exports, while Washington wants China to resume steady supplies of rare earth minerals critical to U.S. manufacturing industries.
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The Iran war will also feature prominently in talks. The U.S. wants China to support efforts to secure international shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, while Beijing has quietly encouraged peace talks between Iran and Washington but remains cautious about appearing aligned with Trump.
Taiwan remains the most sensitive issue in U.S.-China relations. Beijing is reportedly urging Washington to soften its language on Taiwan independence, warning that the island remains the biggest risk point in bilateral ties. Any adjustment in U.S. policy wording could raise concerns among Asian allies about Washington’s commitment to regional security.
Reuters
