Xi Jinping Heads Into Trump Summit From Position of Economic Strength

Chinese President Xi Jinping is entering talks with US President Donald Trump with China's trade momentum working in his favour, according to analysts. Experts suggest Xi holds a stronger negotiating position heading into the high-stakes summit. A key concern among US allies in Asia is that Xi may press Trump to reduce Washington's support for Taiwan. Taiwan is a self-governing democratic island that Beijing claims as its own territory. Any shift in US policy on Taiwan would have significant implications for regional security across Asia.