China self-sufficiency shapes Trump-Xi trade talks

China’s push for greater selfreliance is changing how analysts view the upcoming meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, which is expected to take place this week. The summit comes as concerns over artificial intelligence, tariffs and trade remain central to the relationship between Washington and Beijing. The article says the U.S. trade deficit with China narrowed briefly last year but has since risen again, helped by stronger demand for AIrelated parts. Despite tariffs and efforts by the U.S. to diversify supply chains, American demand for Chinese goods remains strong. The piece also notes that China’s efforts to strengthen domestic industry and expand exports have reduced the vulnerability of its home market to external trade pressure. At the same time, slowing domestic growth has pushed Chinese firms to compete more aggressively at home and abroad, while Europe and the U.S. continue to scrutinize China’s role in global supply chains.