Trump and Xi to Meet in Washington on September 24

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet in Washington on September 24, four months after their last summit in Beijing. The meeting aims to address stalled trade talks and other bilateral tensions. According to Reuters, Xi will ask Trump to halt US arms sales to Taiwan, citing a 1982 agreement, and to stop deliveries of already-ordered weapons. In exchange, China may offer greater cooperation in pressuring Iran, while also potentially increasing agricultural purchases. Chinese Ambassador Xie Feng stated China has "red lines" on Taiwan, human rights, and development that cannot be crossed. He urged the US to stop using pretexts like national security to contain China, emphasizing that cooperation benefits both nations.