What's at stake when Trump and Xi meet in the US?

BBC World Wednesday 23 September 2026, 11:00 UTC 1 min read

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The BBC’s China correspondent and US editor explain everything you need to know ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting in Washington DC.

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