"Trump is set to visit China's leader Xi Jinping in Beijing at the end of the week. The meeting comes as the world faces an ongoing energy crisis due to the Strait of Hormuz blockade and peace negotiations between Tehran and Washington seem to be deadlocked. Meanwhile, entrenched trade disputes between China and the US still lurk from behind the scenes."
"Against this backdrop, both countries have an incentive to ensure the meeting between the two leaders comes off as a success. Neither Trump nor Xi are ready to lose face. Both want to remain the "strong man." DW looks at the topics due to be on the two leaders' agenda, and the prospects of the highly anticipated talks."
Trump is scheduled to visit Xi Jinping in Beijing at the end of the week after postponing a trip in March. The meeting occurs amid an ongoing energy crisis tied to a blockade affecting the Strait of Hormuz and stalled peace negotiations between Tehran and Washington. Trade disputes between China and the US remain unresolved in the background. Both leaders have incentives to present the talks as successful and avoid losing face. Each wants to maintain a strong-man image while managing tensions and advancing outcomes that can be portrayed as favorable domestically. The agenda and prospects depend on how both sides handle energy, Iran, and trade issues during the meeting.
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