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Presidents Trump and Xi prepare to talk trade, tariffs and tech

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China's Xi Jinping visits Washington for a meeting with President Donald Trump.

Also, how Cambodia is fighting financial scams.

And why McDonalds is betting big on chicken.

(Picture: U.S. President Trump Meets With China's President Xi At Zhongnanhai. Credit: Getty Images)
23 Sep 6PM English United Kingdom Business

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