Trump-Xi summit could hinge on these two crucial tech flashpoints

U.S. President Donald Trump's summit with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping could hinge on two key tech flashpoints — critical minerals and market access for American companies.

The much-anticipated bilateral meeting between the two countries that were locked in a tariff standoff just a year ago began on Thursday, with warm words exchanged between the two leaders. The discussions will continue into Friday and are expected to cover geopolitics in Taiwan and Iran, as well as key trade topics.