Some analysts predicted an interim deal after the meeting between presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, rather than an end to the trade dispute. Photo: AP Some analysts predicted an interim deal after the meeting between presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, rather than an end to the trade dispute. Photo: AP
Some analysts predicted an interim deal after the meeting between presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, rather than an end to the trade dispute. Photo: AP
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Economy /  China Economy

Ahead of Trump-Xi summit, China seen as having more to lose from prolonged trade war

  • Analysts say a temporary deal is likely at the Trump-Xi summit, but a more permanent solution could take a bit longer
  • But US would also lose if trade war leads to economic downturn

Topic |   China economy
Jun MaiRobert DelaneyFrank TangFinbarr Bermingham
Jun Mai , Robert Delaney , Frank Tang and Finbarr Bermingham

Updated: 11:26pm, 29 Nov, 2018

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Some analysts predicted an interim deal after the meeting between presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, rather than an end to the trade dispute. Photo: AP Some analysts predicted an interim deal after the meeting between presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, rather than an end to the trade dispute. Photo: AP
Some analysts predicted an interim deal after the meeting between presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, rather than an end to the trade dispute. Photo: AP
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