Trump and Xi will meet at the G20 summit. But for this meeting to be productive, the US must own up to the ineffectiveness of its “maximum pressure” strategy. Recent moves against Iran, North Korea, and Huawei have all backfired — some introspection is needed.

U.S. President Donald Trump views this week’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping as a chance to see where Beijing stands on the two countries’ trade war, and is “comfortable with any outcome” from the talks, a senior U.S. official said on Monday.

Senior Chinese and U.S. trade officials spoke by telephone on Monday ahead of talks between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump set for later this week, as the world’s two largest economies remain locked in a tariff war.

Former Chinese central bank chief hopes for positive news but is not optimistic.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he would meet Chinese President Xi Jinping next month as the trade war between the world’s two largest economies intensified, sending shivers through global markets.

Trump's remarks fuel anticipation that the two countries may be close to a trade deal.

The US-China trade dispute continues on in uncertainty.

Negotiators need to narrow the gap over enforcement of potential deal before summit arrangements are made, U.S. envoy says

On trade, Beijing seeks what the Trump administration demands—what it perceives as economic advantage. The PRC is no more likely than Washington to offer unilateral benefits. China’s stance is likely to toughen after the latest Chinese Communist Party congress. He is unlikely to make a priority of satisfying Secretary Tillerson’s desire for “movement.”

Trump will be visiting China Nov 8-10 as part of Asia tour, White House has announced.