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What Trump, Chips, Property Can Divine About How China Fares in 2026

Trying to figure out what might happen in 2026? Here are three questions that could help
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping shake hands as they leave after their talks in Busan.Photographer: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images
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Hi, this is John Liu in Beijing, where we’re celebrating the end of 2025, and this year’s final newsletter, by dusting off my crystal ball.

My powers of prediction are extremely limited, especially when evaluated for accuracy. What my years of journalism have instead equipped me to do much better is ask questions.