US-China rivalry persists despite upcoming summit
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Donald Trump, Xi Jinping
USA
September 23-25, 2026
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US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are set to hold a summit. Despite the pomp and ceremony planned, underlying geopolitical rivalry remains intense. The US is unwilling to cede global power to China.
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