President Trump suggested a potential summit with China's leader Xi Jinping, indicating that preparations are needed to address U.S.-China trade tensions. While trade tariffs imposed by Trump on China create high stakes for the meeting, China is keen to avoid escalating the conflict, which could harm its economy. Scholars from China have engaged in unofficial diplomacy to understand Trump's intentions and ascertain whom in Washington could effectively communicate with him, as concerns rise over whether current channels are effective. China publicly expressed its interest in dialogue for addressing these issues.
We talk through the diplomatic channel. That's the normal channel. But can that reach President Trump? Do those people we talked to really know what President Trump is thinking?
China has also been publicly signaling its interest in talks. The Chinese commerce minister said earlier this month that he wrote a letter to the U.S. commerce secretary and U.S. trade representative inviting them to meet.
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