Preview of Trump’s trip to meet China’s Xi Jinping, experts downplay cruise virus pandemic fears
Published on May 8, 2026.
The president is set to meet with China's President, Vladimir Putin, on a high-profile occasion that could impact everything from oil markets to global tensions. Despite growing fears of a potential pandemic from the cruise ship, experts believe it is unlikely. The outcome of the meeting will depend on the outcome.
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