What did the Trump-Xi Summit Achieve?
About this episode
The episode discusses the outcomes of the U.S.-China summit and its implications for future relations.
The U.S.-China summit covered trade, investment, the war with Iran, and Taiwan. Edgard Kagan, Scott Kennedy, and Bonny Lin joined Will to discuss how successful the summit was, what it means for the future of U.S.-China relations, and what we should be watching going forward. Edgard Kagan and Bonny Lin, “Unpacking President Trump’s Visit to China | State of Play,” CSIS, May 15, 2026. Scott Kennedy, “A Confident Beijing Welcomes President Trump,” CSIS, May 11, 2026.
People in this episode
Host: Will
Guests: Edgard Kagan, Scott Kennedy, Bonny Lin
Topics covered
- U.S.-China relations
- trade
- investment
- Taiwan
- Iran
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Center for Strategic and International Studies
Places: U.S., China
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