Theguardian iconTheguardianSep 24, 2026 ~1 min source read

Xi Jinping meets Trump: who holds the cards? – podcast

AI, Iran and Taiwan – there will be no shortage of topics when the two most powerful men in the world meet in Washington. Jonathan Czin explains You know when world leaders ring each other up for a chat?

Xi Jinping meets Trump: who holds the cards? – podcast

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AI, Iran and Taiwan – there will be no shortage of topics when the two most powerful men in the world meet in Washington.

Jonathan Czin explains You know when world leaders ring each other up for a chat?

Eavesdropping silently on another extension, just out of sight, there is always someone like Jon Czin listening in.

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AI, Iran and Taiwan – there will be no shortage of topics when the two most powerful men in the world meet in Washington. Jonathan Czin explains You know when world leaders ring each other up for a chat? Eavesdropping silently on another extension, just out of sight, there is always someone like Jon Czin listening in.

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  • He dealt with a lot during his two years working for the White House, but as Donald Trump prepares to welcome Xi Jinping to Washington today, the stakes are arguably even higher.

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