A diplomatic split screen as Trump and Xi meet
Summary
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are meeting at the White House as the UN General Assembly unfolds in New York, underscoring questions about the world body's relevance. The talks are expected to focus on AI, trade and defense amid growing tensions over the UN’s finances and influence.
Key Points
- Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are meeting in Washington for their second meeting this year while world leaders gather at the UN in New York.
- The article highlights growing doubts about the UN’s relevance as it faces financial strain, internal gridlock and deep divisions among major powers.
- Trump has sharply criticized the UN and its agencies, while Xi is using the organization as a platform to present China as a reliable global partner.
- UN officials say the annual gathering still enables high-volume diplomacy, with more than 1,000 bilateral meetings scheduled this week.
