Trump-Xi summit: Here’s what’s on the agenda, and why it matters
The leaders of the US and China are expected to discuss trade, AI and Iran in their third in-person meeting in a year.

The leaders of the US and China are expected to discuss trade, AI and Iran in their third in-person meeting in a year.


![Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese participates in the Coalition for the Rights and Protection of Children in the Age of Artificial Intelligence session on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly at United Nations Headquarters in New York on September 22, 2026 [Ludovic Marin/AFP]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AFP__20260922__C9363FE__v1__HighRes__SpeechesByHeadsOfStateAndGovernmentAtUnGeneralA-1790203629.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)


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