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Duo’s lingo: what to watch for in Trump-Xi summit

The Economist· May 13, 2026· 21m 40s

The meeting between President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will set the tone for three more this year. We examine what and what not to expect. Pepsi has been losing ground to Coca Cola recently; to catch up, it may have to become more like its rival . And this year’s Venice Biennale is uncomfortably besieged by geopolitics.  Guests and host: Simon Rabinovitch, Beijing bureau chief Shera Avi-Yonah, business correspondent Alexandra Suich Bass, culture editor Rosie Blau,

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Duo’s lingo: what to watch for in Trump-Xi summit

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  1. Welcome to the program. I'm your host.

    Welcome to the program. I'm your host.

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  2. Today we look at the major stories shaping the news cycle.

    Today we look at the major stories shaping the news cycle.

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  3. We start in Europe, where leaders met in Brussels.

    We start in Europe, where leaders met in Brussels.

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  4. The summit focused on energy policy and migration.

    The summit focused on energy policy and migration.

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  5. Reporting from the ground, our correspondent has more.

    Reporting from the ground, our correspondent has more.

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  6. Thank you. The mood here was tense but constructive.

    Thank you. The mood here was tense but constructive.

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