The World’s 2 Most Powerful Men Are Set to Meet Again. Here’s What to Know.

The World’s 2 Most Powerful Men Are Set to Meet Again. Here’s What to Know.: The war in Iran, trade, artificial intelligence and Taiwan are expected to be on the agenda. But expectations are modest. By Lily Kuo May 9, 2026Updated 5:08 a.m. ET President Trump and China’s leader, Xi Jinping, are scheduled to meet in Beijing next week for a high-stakes summit that could shape the next stage of rivalry