The summit won’t break the US-China stalemate
US-China ties are in a stalemate ahead of a leaders' summit in Washington, according to the article. Trump plans to personally greet Xi on the tarmac at Andrews Air Base, but expectations for the summit are low. The two sides are at odds over trade, technology, Taiwan, and other issues.
Why it matters: This matters for US-China relations because it indicates that the summit is unlikely to break the existing stalemate.