But aggressive pressure, driven by fresh tech curbs and tariffs, risks souring the high-stakes meeting with Xi Jinping, analysts say
4-MIN READ4-MIN ListenCarol Yangin BeijingandFan Chenin Hong KongPublished: 8:10pm, 24 Jul 2026Recent US trade, tech and visa restrictions targeting China aim to gain leverage ahead of September’s summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, though Chinese analysts warn the aggressive pressure risks souring the high-stakes meeting.The assessment came as the two powers seek to establish a new framework of “constructive strategic stability” in line with the two presidents’ agreement following their last summit in Beijing in May.
Yet, underlying friction continues to build, driven by America’s fresh tech curbs and tariffs on major trading partners, including China.
01:16US slaps new tariffs ranging from 10-12.5% on 60 countriesWashington has tightened exemptions on defence contractors procuring critical minerals from foreign adversaries.
