Xi-Trump summit: Trade, Taiwan and Russia still top agenda for China and US presidents – 6 years after last meeting

By: Rana Mitter, Harvard Kennedy School

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: October 28, 2025

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Last Updated: 4 weeks ago

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By Rana Mitter, Harvard Kennedy School

Six years have passed since presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump last met, but the substance of discussions remains largely the same. Back in 2019, trade and Taiwan also rode high on the agenda.

Ahead of the pair’s expected meeting on Oct. 30, 2025, Trump also indicated he wants to enlist China’s help in bringing Russia to the peace table – adding a third weighty issue for …

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