US, China enter summit with mutual demands rather than adversarial posture: Analyst

The US and China head into the Trump-Xi summit after agreeing to extend their trade truce, with a range of issues expected to be discussed, including Taiwan, Iran and artificial intelligence. Speaking to CNA’s Asia First, Dr Yun Sun, Senior Fellow and Director of the China Program at the Stimson Center, says both sides are entering the summit with mutual demands rather than an adversarial posture. She also discusses the significance of the absence of a Chinese business delegation, the prospects for progress on AI safety and crisis communication and why maintaining stability in bilateral ties could itself be an important outcome.