As both sides acknowledge the necessity of a meeting to reset US-China relations, President Trump's willingness to meet Xi Jinping is met with caution from Chinese officials. Senator Steve Daines, representing Trump, aims to facilitate a summit by year's end, although the process has been slower than anticipated. Chinese officials express surprise at Trump's aggressive policies, including tariffs and public treatment of foreign leaders, contributing to hesitance in scheduling the meeting until further negotiations clarify potential agreements, which remain undetermined from the US side.
Chinese officials and experts agree that a meeting between the heads of state must precede any broad reset of relations with the United States amid Mr. Trump's aggressive approach to trade.
Senator Steve Daines said one of the main goals for his trip was to lay the groundwork for a presidential summit, asserting that it would be held by the end of the year.
Chinese officials are reluctant to schedule a summit until the two sides have negotiated details in advance, especially concerning a deal that would endure throughout Mr. Trump’s term.
Wu Xinbo noted that the Trump administration has not yet specified what an acceptable deal with China might be, highlighting uncertainty in U.S. foreign policy.
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