Two Superpowers Across the Table
5/13/202626 min
Here’s what to expect from the summit between President Trump and China’s top leader, Xi Jinping.
For the first time in nearly a decade, President Trump will meet with President Xi Jinping of China in Beijing, where they are expected to discuss trade, technology and other points of contention.
David E. Sanger, who covers the Trump administration for The New York Times, explains what is likely to come from the meeting.
Guest: David E. Sanger, a White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times.
Background reading:
- Here’s what to know about the meeting.
- Video: How Mr. Trump has changed the way he talks about China.
Photo: Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times
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Rachel Abrams· Host0:28
[instrumental music] From The New York Times, I'm Rachel Abrams, and this is The Daily. For the first time in nearly a decade, President Trump will meet with China's president, Xi Jinping, in Beijing. The meeting comes as Trump struggles to extract himself from the war with Iran, and must now face off against China, the biggest threat to the US's dominance on everything from technology to trade. Today, my colleague, David Sanger, explains what's likely to come of this meeting, and more pressingly, what will not. It's Wednesday, May 13th.
David E. Sanger· Guest1:17
Hey, guys. Can you hear me?
Rachel Abrams· Host1:25
David, we can hear you. Where are you right now?
David E. Sanger· Guest1:28
Good, good, good.