Economy·Sep 22, 2026

Optimism in China Outpaces US Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit, CNBC Reports

A CNBC newsletter previews what to watch as the two leaders prepare for a highly anticipated meeting this week.

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Sentiment heading into this week's Trump-Xi summit differs sharply between the two countries, with many in China expressing more optimism about the bilateral relationship than their U.S. counterparts, according to CNBC's The China Connection newsletter.

CNBC frames the summit as a closely watched moment for U.S.-China relations, with expectations on both sides shaping how markets and policymakers interpret whatever comes out of the meeting.

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