Five things to watch in Asia as Trump prepares to meet China's Xi this week
The U.S. and Chinese presidents are scheduled to gather in Beijing on Thursday and Friday amid a packed week of diplomatic meetings.
TL;DR
- U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with China's Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday and Friday.
- U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is visiting Japan and South Korea, engaging in diplomatic discussions ahead of the summit.
- Trade negotiators from the U.S. and China will meet in Seoul, South Korea.
- The summit's agenda is anticipated to include discussions on trade, the Iran-Hormuz crisis, and Taiwan's security.
- Several U.S. executives, including the CEOs of Tesla and Apple, are expected to join President Trump in Beijing.
- China's growing diplomatic influence is highlighted by recent visits from leaders of Tajikistan and Iran, and a potential visit from Russian President Vladimir Putin.