Analysts tip a stronger hand for China ahead of Xi-Trump summit in Washington
- Posted on September 19, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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As Xi Jinping prepares for diplomatic talks in Washington, analysts suggest China enters negotiations from a strengthened position. The backdrop of ongoing US military commitments in the Middle East regarding Iran and sustained involvement in the Ukraine conflict may create diplomatic leverage for Beijing. Experts believe these geopolitical complexities could shift the balance of power during high-level bilateral discussions, potentially influencing trade and strategic partnership negotiations between the world's two largest economies.
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