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What the world needs now: a Trump-Xi summit free of fireworks
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- May 13, 2026
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Summary
In this over-stimulated moment in international affairs, observers have set a low bar for success for the summit this week scheduled between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. A lack of fireworks would be nice, they say. In the Asia Pacific, there's hope for a summit where President Trump doesn't rile Beijing's emotions, and that instead ushers in a period of stability. What are the chances? Guest: Kirsty Needham, Australia and Pacific correspondent, AFP and former SMH Beijing correspondent