The White House has officially announced a possible meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping on the sidelines of an upcoming international summit. However, there is currently no official confirmation from China. This meeting could become a major event for global politics, as it is likely to include talks on US-China relations, the war in Ukraine, regional security issues, and trade.
Trump is planning a major Asian tour, including possible meetings with other leaders, but the most important event remains a summit with Xi. Key topics include the US-China trade war, the fate of the "phase one" trade agreement, and the export of US energy. China, meanwhile, is emphasizing its control over rare earth resources and is in no hurry to compromise.
Europe maintains a cautious stance; its role in the balance between the US and China remains unclear. China is adhering to a policy described as "specific pro-Russian neutrality" concerning the war in Ukraine and has no clear intention of pressuring Russia to stop the conflict, preferring to maintain the current balance of power.
Taiwan remains a critical red line for China, while the Russia-Ukraine war is expected to be among the main topics of a potential agenda. Intensified sanctions, trade restrictions, and control over strategic supply chains make negotiations particularly complex.
In summary, a potential Trump-Xi meeting may reshape the contours of global politics, influence the continuation of the war in Ukraine, and define future relations among the US, China, Russia, and Europe.
