Trump jokes he's 'gotten nothing' from Xi so far
Andrew BEATTY
ricky l
Top of the list, according to a source briefed on Xi's plans, will be a package of Chinese investments aimed at creating more than 700,000 American job.
There may also be offers to further open China's auto and agricultural markets, insiders say, and even some concessions on Chinese banks' transactions with North Korea, a vital financial lifeline for the country.
In return, Xi hopes to get assurances from Trump on punitive tariffs and that an American arms sale to Taiwan will be delayed, at least until after a major Communist Party meeting later this year.
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I think in the 1st meeting between the 2 SuperPowers - for "breaking the ice:, the above offers are more than "offering absolutely nothing - in gesture".
It is a good start for this 2 largest Economy in the World - to break the ice and allow future dealings to be smoother where differences can be discussed, communicated and negotiated - without the need for sabre-rattling.
This will not only be good for both US and China --- but also the World.
There may also be offers to further open China's auto and agricultural markets, insiders say, and even some concessions on Chinese banks' transactions with North Korea, a vital financial lifeline for the country.
In return, Xi hopes to get assurances from Trump on punitive tariffs and that an American arms sale to Taiwan will be delayed, at least until after a major Communist Party meeting later this year.
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I think in the 1st meeting between the 2 SuperPowers - for "breaking the ice:, the above offers are more than "offering absolutely nothing - in gesture".
It is a good start for this 2 largest Economy in the World - to break the ice and allow future dealings to be smoother where differences can be discussed, communicated and negotiated - without the need for sabre-rattling.
This will not only be good for both US and China --- but also the World.
ricky l
In fact, the whole World is "holding the breath" while awaiting news of how both Presidents respond to one another --- looking for "sign of friendship" or the "sign of tension".
The 1st relieve comes when Trump is surrounded by his son-in-law and not Steve Bannon.
And the 2nd relieve comes when Trump "though in gest - say he got absolutely nothing", the mood is relax and friendly.
No one will want to see the Giants lockhorn and smired in tension.
The 1st relieve comes when Trump is surrounded by his son-in-law and not Steve Bannon.
And the 2nd relieve comes when Trump "though in gest - say he got absolutely nothing", the mood is relax and friendly.
No one will want to see the Giants lockhorn and smired in tension.
