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Will 2026 be the year of G-2?
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US President Donald Trump meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea, on Oct 30.
PHOTO: HAIYUN JIANG/NYTIMES
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- Trump hinted at a "G2" partnership with China, aiming to address global issues, but this is raising concerns among US allies.
- China cautiously welcomed the idea, focusing on mutual support for APEC and G20 summits while avoiding explicit G2 endorsement.
- Analysts debate Trump's motives, with some predicting closer ties for economic gains, while others foresee a volatile, transactional relationship.
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AUSTIN – United States President Donald Trump’s biggest overture to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping has not yet received the attention it deserves.
Mr Trump dropped a large hint heading into his first face-to-face meeting with Mr Xi since he returned to the White House.
