Trump and Xi met in Beijing, discussing ways to give U.S. firms greater access to the Chinese market.
Elon Musk, Tim Cook and Boeing’s Kelly Ortberg joined Trump; Nvidia’s H200 AI chip cleared for Chinese buyers.
Xi emphasized partnership over rivalry, highlighted Taiwan as a key issue, and urged making 2026 a year of renewal in U.S.–China ties.
Analysts warned markets may over‑price potential gains, noting uncertainty around Iran‑related oil flows and Chinese role.