What To Expect From the Xi-Trump Summit | China Pulse

September 14, 2026 • 9:00 – 9:20 am EDT

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With a Trump-Xi summit expected on September 24th, Trustee Chair Scott Kennedy and Senior Fellow and Deputy Director Ilaria Mazzocco discuss potential outcomes of the meeting, including export controls on rare earths and why AI safeguards could take center stage in the talks. 

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Scott Kennedy
Senior Adviser and Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics
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Ilaria Mazzocco
Deputy Director and Senior Fellow, Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics