CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Five things to watch for the Trump-Xi summit

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What happened

Many in China sound far more optimistic than those in the U.S. about the bilateral relationship, ahead of a highly anticipated summit this week.

Key facts

  • Reported by CNBC World and published Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:18:30 UTC.

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