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1. Why Trump’s unpredictability and inconsistency could hamper meeting with Xi

As US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping attempt to stabilise US-China trade relations on Thursday, a major problem unlikely to go away, no matter what the outcome, is the disjointed signalling and mixed messaging coming out of Washington, undercutting trust and confidence that any deal will even be implemented, say analysts and former officials.

2. Why Xi and Trump are set to talk in Busan, away from South Korea’s Apec events

Highly anticipated talks between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump on the sidelines of the Apec summit are set for Thursday in Busan, South Korea – some 85km (53 miles) from the forum’s main events in Gyeongju – and security considerations could explain why as the two seek to make headway on issues that have left bilateral ties strained.

3. China pledges ‘immigration system for hi-tech talent’ under new 5-year plan

Beijing is stepping up its efforts to lure hi-tech talent. Photo: Shutterstock Images
Beijing is stepping up its efforts to lure hi-tech talent. Photo: Shutterstock Images

China’s top leadership has pledged to build an immigration system to lure foreign talent in a move that may help increase its competitiveness amid the ongoing technological competition with the United States.

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