Country: CN | Published: 2026-09-18
China's shares opened higher Friday, with a Trump-Xi meeting drawing attention despite low expectations going in. Behind the scenes, trade consultations continue, with Beijing conf
China's shares opened higher Friday, with a Trump-Xi meeting drawing attention despite low expectations going in. Behind the scenes, trade consultations continue, with Beijing confirming ongoing talks with Washington over a tariff reduction framework worth roughly $30 billion. The tone feels slightly warmer than last week's friction headlines, though the gap between diplomatic pomp and concrete outcomes remains the open question for investors.