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US-China Relations: Summit Expected Amid Expertise Shortage

4/1/2026

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Kurt Campbell, a former U.S. diplomat, predicts an amicable summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping, despite challenges from the Iran conflict.
American Jesse Appell's journey into Chinese comedy highlights cultural exchange.
A report warns of a looming "critical shortage" of China expertise in the United States within a decade, which could hinder effective policymaking in this vital relationship.

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Kurt Campbell, a former U.S. diplomat, predicts an amicable summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping, despite challenges from the Iran conflict.
American Jesse Appell's journey into Chinese comedy highlights cultural exchange.
A report warns of a looming "critical shortage" of China expertise in the United States within a decade, which could hinder effective policymaking in this vital relationship.