New York Times

1. Why Xi Doesn’t Need a Deal With Trump

   President Xi Jinping of China is buying time for Beijing and may see an opening with a U.S. president weakened by the war in Iran.

2. The China Gambit: From Nixon to Trump

   President Trump’s visit to Beijing comes as relations with China have become more combative.

3. As Trump and Xi Meet in China, Why Typical Displays of Cultural Exchange Won’t Be on Show

   Past meetings between the presidents of the U.S. and China have involved friendly displays of cultural exchange. Those gestures have largely dried up.

4. Two of the World’s Most Powerful Men Are About to Meet

   Also, Kevin Warsh is confirmed as the next Fed chair. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

5. Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair

   President Trump’s pick to replace Jerome H. Powell takes the helm at a highly uncertain moment for the economy and with heightened concern about the Federal Reserve’s ability to operate independently.