US and China Prepare for Summit Amid Persistent Tensions
2 sources across 2 countries · Hong Kong · United Kingdom
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- South China Morning Post
- Financial Times
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President Xi Jinping is expected to travel to Washington for his first state visit in over a decade to meet with President Donald Trump. Despite the upcoming summit, observers describe the current state of US and China relations as being characterized by a lack of mutual trust and confidence. Former Chinese ambassador to Washington Cui Tiankai stated at the Beijing Xiangshan Forum that while there is agreement on constructive strategic stability, there is no illusion that things will be easy. Cui noted that bilateral ties have remained stable since May, with regular exchanges in diplomacy, economics, the military, and law enforcement. A center leaning source frames the situation as a stand off rather than a state of agreement, suggesting the primary achievement of the summit will be that it occurs. A center right leaning source focuses on the lack of mutual trust and the persistence of big problems despite the stability of diplomatic exchanges.
How each side framed it
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- The center leaning source frames the relationship as a stand off where the mere occurrence of the meeting is the main success.
- Centre-right
- The center right leaning source frames the relationship as being haunted by a lack of trust while acknowledging the stability of regular diplomatic exchanges.
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