Chinese leader Xi Jinping oversees surging global trade as he heads to Washington for a summit with US President Donald Trump this week.
The main focus of the September 24 meeting is extending a trade truce struck last year, with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng holding preparatory talks.
Analysts note the shift in fortunes as China's global trade surplus paces past $1 trillion while Trump faces falling approval ratings amid foreign policy battles.