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Trump meets Xi in Beijing but China keeps the economic leverage on AI and energy
International
Published on 13 May 2026
AI exports look strong yet energy shocks could flip
Xi Jinping hosts Donald Trump in Beijing as China projects economic strength powered by exports tied to AI infrastructure. Yet the editorial warns that global energy disruptions could derail future momentum. China runs a wide trade surplus but relies less on domestic consumption, while the US struggles with inflation linked to its trade deficit. Talks also point to progress on US farm exports.
- China’s economy is buoyed by exports for AI infrastructure
- Energy disruptions could be the biggest risk to China’s next phase
- China’s surplus contrasts with subdued domestic consumption
- US trade deficit feeds inflation as talks aim for farm export progress
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