As the U.S.-China AI race heats up despite tech leaders' growing calls for caution, the meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi in late September 2026 may have been more of an opportunity to reduce risks incrementally rather than a chance to fully reset the rivalry between the two nations.
I reiterate my Buy rating on iShares China Large-Cap ETF, emphasizing its compelling value versus U.S. equities despite significant political risk. FXI trades at half the S&P 500's P/E (11.10 vs. 22.54), with a 1.98% yield and strong liquidity, but suffers from poor momentum and high perceived risk. The upcoming Trump-Xi summit presents a near-term catalyst; both leaders have incentives to reach mutually beneficial agreements, potentially igniting FXI shares.
I am initiating a small trading position in iShares China Large-Cap ETF (FXI) for diversification and potential decoupling from US tech-driven markets. FXI benefits from China's state-backed monetary interventions and AI ecosystem push, but is anchored by financials, not pure tech exposure. FXI trades at 13.3x trailing earnings, offering attractive relative valuation versus the S&P 500's 33x, despite recent underperformance.
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