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Xi Jinping, China's president, from left, Peng Liyuan, China's first lady, US President Donald Trump, and First Lady Melania Trump during an arrival ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026.

US-China

AI at the Trump-Xi summit + Taiwan + EV overcapacities

MERICS China Essentials

Sep 24, 2026

China's President Xi Jinping, right, and U.S. President Donald Trump shake hands at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing Thursday, May 14, 2026.

Xi Jinping brings his "A-Game" to Donald Trump’s Washington

Andrew Scobell

Comment

Sep 22, 2026

MERICS Media Briefing: Xi Jinping visits the USA

Video

Sep 22, 2026

Beijing uses the stalemate with the US for its benefit (F.A.Z.)

Mikko Huotari

External publication

Sep 17, 2026

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Mikko Huotari

Mikko Huotari

Executive Director

China’s foreign policy; China-Europe relations; global (economic) governance and competition

HelenaLegarda

Helena Legarda

Head of Program

China’s defense and security policies; Chinese foreign policy, geopolitical competition and risk

Jacob Gunter

Jacob Gunter

Head of Program

China's political economy; Industrial policy; Innovation

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MERICS Members Briefing: The Trump-Xi Summit

Sep. 28, 2026

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Members Briefing - What to expect from the Trump-Xi Summit

May. 13, 2026

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