U.S. Senator Steve Daines, acting as an envoy for former President Donald Trump, is set to return to Beijing as the United States and China work on finalizing the agenda for an upcoming summit between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. This visit is part of efforts to stabilize relations between the two powers, marked by ongoing tensions over trade, Taiwan, and other geopolitical issues. Daines has previously served as an intermediary in U.S.-China relations, demonstrating high-level diplomatic engagement rather than a breakdown in talks. Prediction markets estimate a 92.5% probability of Xi Jinping visiting the United States before the end of 2026, down from 94% a week earlier.
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