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4) What's the next step? Looking for the longer readouts to confirm that there is an ongoing negotiation process that is endorsed by leadership on both sides. The reported high-level Track II is a very good sign of support for a longer process 4/4.

3) Does either side hear each other out on major irritants? Trump is bothered that China hasn't, in his eyes, lived up to important fentanyl commitments; Xi wants clarity on US' Taiwan policy 3/4.

2) What's the balance between reassurance and holding firm for each side's domestic audience? Trump wants market stability even as he ratchets up pressure; Xi wants consumer and investor confidence while holding firm against US intransigence 2/4.

Trump-Xi phone call: what I'm watching. 1) What's the reported scope of discussion? Trump's focus is tactical - what can we do on trade/fentanyl? Xi's is likely strategic - what can we expect upcoming from the US that will frame our policy decisions? 1/4.

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Really enjoyed sitting down with Zichen last week to talk about how he sees the U.S.-China relationship. Have a listen!.

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