Chinese leader Xi Jinping and US President Donald trump is planned to meet in late September and trade is expected to be among the key topics of discussion.

While Western officials still name China’s trade surplus as an area of concern, analysts said the 2026 surplus is on track to beat last year’s record.

China has reported that its exports accelerated in August, jumping 25% from a year earlier on strong demand for autos and high-tech goods, its customs agency said Tuesday