Xi will be begging Trump for a Truce extension but the fragile truce will only buy time for China to rebuild its economy, military and technological strength while seeking to limit U.S. pressure on issues such as Taiwan.
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TRUMP TO HOST XI AT THE WHITE HOUSE: Trump is set to personally greet Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews before hosting him for a state dinner at the White House.
TRUMP HAS XI AT THE TABLE: The two leaders are meeting face-to-face for the third time in less than a year as Trump seeks to manage major disputes with Beijing.
TRUMP CAN PRESS CHINA ON TRADE: China may agree to additional purchases of American agricultural products, although expectations for broader breakthroughs remain low.
XI IS BUYING TIME: Analysts cited in the text say Xi wants to avoid confrontation with the United States while giving China more time to strengthen its economy, technology and military.
CHINA HAS NOT FULLY HONORED PAST DEALS: The text says Beijing never fully honored its 2018 commitment to purchase $200 billion in additional U.S. goods and services.
XI USED RARE EARTHS AS LEVERAGE: After matching Trump’s tariffs, Xi’s government restricted exports of critical minerals needed by companies around the world for modern technologies.
XI WANTS U.S. PRESSURE TO BACK OFF: Beijing’s “constructive strategic stability” approach is described by American analysts as an effort to get Washington to recognize China’s growing clout and reduce pressure.
TAIWAN REMAINS A MAJOR FLASH POINT: Xi may seek to persuade Trump to limit U.S. arms sales to Taiwan.
TRUMP’S SUMMIT DIPLOMACY: The text says Xi’s strategy of high-profile meetings with Trump can reduce the risk of sudden moves that could further disrupt U.S.-China relations.
XI NEEDS THE SUMMIT’S IMAGE: The White House visit allows Xi to portray himself domestically as a respected and influential global leader during economic difficulties in China.
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