Tensions Mount as Trump and Xi Prepare to Confront China's Rise The upcoming summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing has all the makings of a high stakes showdown.
The two leaders will tackle pressing issues, including trade tensions and the Iran conflict, against the backdrop of a rapidly shifting global order.
China's economic ascendance has long been viewed with trepidation by Washington, and the current crisis underscores the deepening rift between the world's two largest economies.