Trump & Xi to Meet Amidst Friction on Wars, Tech, Trade
THE SO WHAT
A Trump–Xi meeting with AI and semis on the agenda means export controls, investment screening, and data rules are all in play again. Treat any cross-border tech strategy as provisional—teams with China exposure should refresh their risk maps and contingency plans before new red lines harden.
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