Big questions - and key logistical details - loom ahead of China-U.S. summit
Logistical and planning challenges are complicating the upcoming U.S.-China summit, with key agenda items and protocol details still unresolved. Despite these hurdles, China remains optimistic about the meeting's potential to manage bilateral relations.
Why it matters
The lack of preparation for such a high-stakes diplomatic event suggests potential friction or instability in U.S.-China foreign policy.
WASHINGTON D.C. – With seven days to go before a high-stakes meeting between the leaders of the United States and China, some key logistical details remain undecided, potentially hamstringing planning for the business deals, trade talks, and technology-related discussions for the two countries.
Interagency conversations to prepare briefing materials and talking points for President Trump to present to the Chinese leader and his delegation have not yet been completed, some U.S. officials say.
Uncertainty over how many seats the Chinese delegation will be given at the state dinner that night has hampered the Chinese delegation from finalizing which tech executives may accompany Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
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