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The leaders of the United States and China, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, aim to meet two to four times in the current year.
A key ambition for the U.S.-China talks is to establish a truce on tariffs, where neither side would implement increases for the current year and potentially the next.
The U.S. strategy towards China, advocated by the Treasury Secretary, is to "de-risk" in specific dual-use technologies while avoiding a full decoupling of the broader trade relationship.
China imports 45% to 50% of its crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz.
China is publicly advocating for the Strait of Hormuz to remain open due to its energy dependence and concerns about its investments and trade with Gulf Arab states.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has publicly stated that Taiwan is a "red line" issue for the upcoming summit with the U.S., following a phone call with a U.S. official identified as Secretary Rubio.
President Trump and President Xi recently began discussions about U.S. military sales to Taiwan, a development viewed as a dangerous departure from longstanding U.S. policy.
China is actively threatening to invade Taiwan and has conducted military exercises simulating a blockade of the island.
Upcoming meetings between the U.S. and China are expected to have a significant focus on trade, supply chains, and the commercial relationship.
The U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, identified as Secretary Besson, is leading the preparations for the U.S.-China summit on behalf of President Trump.
China's key interlocutor for U.S. relations is Vice Premier He Lifeng, who oversees the central bank, finance ministry, and commerce ministry.
The U.S. Treasury Secretary and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng have been meeting consistently, both virtually and in person, for the last 15 months.