Alice Han

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But let's talk about what we know before the meeting.

On paper, the Trump-Xi meeting agenda concerns trade, rare earths, semiconductors, Boeing jets, American ag, and a possible new board of trade framework to manage economic competition.

But hanging over every conversation is a much bigger question.

whether Washington and Beijing are drifting toward managed rivalry or outright confrontation.

The timing couldn't be more complicated.

The Iran crisis, which remains unresolved, is looming over talks.

And at the same time, Xi is reportedly pushing for softer U.S.

language on Taiwan in exchange for economic concessions.

Beneath all of this is a growing reality.

Both sides now openly acknowledge that the U.S.

and China no longer see trade and technology as economic issues alone.

They see them increasingly as national security weapons.

James, this is kind of like the Super Bowl for people like us who follow U.S.-China relations.