Key facts
- Chinese President Xi Jinping may visit Washington next month.
- A summit with US President Donald Trump to extend a trade-war truce is possible.
- A business delegation may accompany Xi Jinping.
- Xi Jinping is also scheduled to attend the SCO summit and visit Egypt.
- A disaster occurred at the Tibet-Nepal border due to a massive mudslide.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is reportedly considering a visit to Washington next month, potentially including a summit with US President Donald Trump to extend a trade-war truce. The potential business delegation is under negotiation ahead of the summit, according to the South China Morning Post, citing four sources. Executives from companies like Apple and Tesla may accompany Trump on his visit.
Separately, Xi Jinping is scheduled to attend the SCO summit on August 30 and will also visit Egypt. A massive mudslide occurred at the Tibet-Nepal border.