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What Should Obama and Xi Accomplish at Their California Summit?
What happened
US President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet at a private retreat in California for two days of informal talks. The goal of the meeting is to establish a personal relationship between the two leaders and explore ways to manage mutual suspicions. The presidents will likely discuss common concerns such as climate change, terrorism, and the Middle East. The meeting is not expected to produce significant agreements or "deliverables".
Why it matters
The meeting's success will depend on whether the two leaders can establish a personal relationship and understand each other's intentions. This can help them manage crises and solve problems during their terms. The meeting is significant because it may help to dispel mutual suspicions and improve US-China relations.
Key facts
- Past US-China presidential meetings have been too short and formal, hindering the development of a genuine personal relationship.
- The two leaders will have the opportunity to build empathy by discussing their domestic challenges.
- Xi Jinping is a different person from his predecessor Hu Jintao, and his willingness to attend an informal meeting may indicate a more approachable and direct nature.
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