US President Trump to Visit China from May 14, Meet with President Xi

g Tactical Track
After the US-China summit, will both countries explicitly state 'significant progress in trade negotiations' or an equivalent phrase in a joint statement?
35%
NO
📅 判定: 2026-05-17 🎯 Brier: 0.25
g Strategic Track
By the end of 2026, will the United States and China sign a new comprehensive trade agreement (an agreement that significantly eases tariff barriers and technology regulations, not a partial agreement)?
30%
NO
📅 判定: 2026-12-31 🎯 Brier: 0.25
What Happened

⚡ What Happened

US President Trump will visit China on May 14-15 and meet with President Xi Jinping. This will be an important opportunity to determine the direction of US-China relations on major pending issues such as economic and trade friction, the Taiwan issue, and the situation in Iran. After the meeting, it will be closely watched whether concrete progress is shown or if conflicts continue.

US President Trump will visit China on May 14-15 and meet with President Xi Jinping. This will be the first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders since last October, with economy and trade, the Taiwan issue, and the situation in Iran as key agenda items. Historically, US-China relations have been characterized by trade friction, technological hegemony, and geopolitical tensions over Taiwan, with the Trump administration notably adopting a tough stance on China. This meeting will be a turning point that directly determines the current stance of both countries on these diverse pending issues and the future direction of their relationship. It will send extremely important signals for the stability of the global economy and international security.

🔍 While reports list the agenda, the essence of the meeting will be strongly influenced by the domestic political calculations of both leaders. President Trump will want to balance a tough stance on China with the achievement of a "deal" for his re-election bid. President Xi will likely assert national interests while reducing uncertainty in US relations for domestic stability amidst economic slowdown. The Taiwan issue involves a clash between "core interests" and "strategic ambiguity," so attention should be paid to maintaining the status quo or signs of further tension rather than concrete solutions. The situation in Iran is a shared concern, but differences in approach may also become apparent.

📰 Source: NHK

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Prediction

🔮 Next Scenarios

● Optimistic 30% ● Base 50% ● Pessimistic 20%
🟢 Optimistic 30% Significant progress in economic and trade negotiations, avoiding additional tariffs. Tensions in the Taiwan Strait are temporarily eased, and continued constructive dialogue is explicitly stated.
🔵 Base 50% Some progress is seen in trade talks, but no fundamental resolution. The Taiwan issue and the situation in Iran remain at the stage of exchanging views, with concrete agreements postponed.
🔴 Pessimistic 20% Trade negotiations collapse, and additional tariffs are imposed. Divides deepen over the Taiwan issue, and opinions clash even on how to deal with the situation in Iran, leading to a deterioration of US-China relations.

🎯 Incentive Map

Player True Incentive Deep Weakness Predicted Action
Donald Trump (US President)To appeal as a 'dealmaker' for his re-election bid in the 2026 presidential election. He wants to extract concessions from China and emphasize benefits to the domestic economy.Attachment to status, desire for approval, short-term results orientation. Tendency to prioritize tangible results directly linked to elections over long-term strategy.While taking a tough stance on China, he will ultimately strongly demand concessions that can be packaged as a 'historic agreement'.
Xi Jinping (President of China)Stabilization of the domestic economy and adherence to 'core interests' (especially Taiwan) in relations with the US. Maintenance of China's leading position in the international community.Attachment to the stability of his power base, concerns about domestic socio-economic challenges. Difficulty balancing a tough stance against external pressure with flexible diplomacy.While considering partial concessions on the economic front, he will maintain a resolute stance on political and security core interests such as the Taiwan issue, seeking to extract concessions from the US.
US Industry and Agriculture SectorsSecuring access to the Chinese market and avoiding losses due to trade friction. Elimination of tariff barriers and maintenance of stable supply chains.Pressure for profit maximization. Vulnerability to short-term market fluctuations. Exerts political influence, but not always aligned with national strategy.Lobbying the government for constructive dialogue with China and the conclusion of a trade agreement. Intensifying lobbying efforts, especially towards the Trump administration ahead of the presidential election.

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