Xi Meets Trump After 10 Days Out of Public Eye Amid Health Speculation
The Chinese leader has not been seen since the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 13, according to reports.
U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who has been out of the public eye for ten days. The purpose of Xi's visit to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland is to meet with Trump and discuss trade, Taiwan, and tariffs. This would be Xi's first public appearance since September 13, when he skipped a dinner hosted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the BRICS summit in New Delhi, leading to speculation about his health.
Some claim Xi fell ill during the ceremony and was taken to get medical attention before being flown back to China. However, experts suggest this could be a routine break for Xi before his visit to Washington. Experts acknowledge that while the leaders may want to make the meeting look successful, there are still significant disagreements on issues such as technology, rare earths, and Taiwan.
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