US President Donald Trump is preparing to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping for a summit in Washington on Thursday, setting the stage for high‑stakes talks between the two leaders. As the two nations meet, observers are asking whether Xi may be overconfident in his belief that the future will tilt toward Beijing’s interests. FRANCE 24’s Yinka Oyetade discusses the dynamics with Rex Li of King’s College London, exploring the implications of the encounter for bilateral relations and the broader geopolitical landscape.
