Trump Xi Summit Begins: Key Talks on Trade and Security

President Donald Trump commenced a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping focused on critical topics including economic and trade issues, Iran, and Taiwan. Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday evening and was greeted by a military band and China's Vice President Han Zheng. Preparatory discussions were held by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Seoul prior to the summit. Expectations for concrete results from the talks are reportedly low due to ongoing distrust and structural competition between the U.S. and China.