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The Second Trump-Xi Summit: Takeaways from the US, China, and Russia

Join us for a conversation with the directors of Stimson’s China, Russia, and Reimagining U.S. Grand Strategy Programs to analyze the summit results and assess the trajectory of US-China relations.

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September 28, 2026 from 9:30 AM (US Eastern)

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The much-anticipated second summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping on September 24 has many expectations riding on its success, after the May summit elevated the framework of “constructive strategic stability” for the bilateral relationship. What will be the real impact of the September summit on critical issues in US-China relations, from AI to trade? How will other global players, such as Russia, interpret and react to the discussions?

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Christopher Preble, Senior Fellow and Director, Reimagining US Grand Strategy Program, Stimson Center

Yun Sun, Senior Fellow and Director, China Program, Stimson Center

Peter Slezkine, Senior Fellow and Director, Russia Program, Stimson Center

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