How the Trump-Xi summit could set superpower relations for many years to come
Trump's whirlwind visit to China is the most significant for years - but will it bear fruit?
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"I hope the Chinese tell him what he needs to be told."
— Marco Rubio , Politician
"It is what it is, right?"
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Abbas Araghchi is the Foreign Minister of Iran.
Ali Wyne is a senior research and advocacy adviser focused on U.S. policy toward China at the International Crisis Group.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
U.S. Secretary of State.
Xi Jinping is the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of China.
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