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China’s president staged a lavish welcome for his American counterpart, signaling a fragile thaw in relations. But beneath the pageantry, deep disagreements over trade, security, and influence simmered.
Donald Trump’s two-hour meeting with China’s Xi Jinping yielded no resolution on the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, as Beijing refused to endorse Washington’s enforcement campaign. The talks, held at the Temple of Heaven, were overshadowed by fresh attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, where three tankers were struck hours before the summit began.
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold high-stakes talks in Beijing next week, with Iran’s escalating conflict and trade imbalances dominating the agenda. The meeting comes as US naval operations in the Gulf tighten pressure on Tehran.
President Donald Trump touched down in Beijing Wednesday for a two-day summit with Xi Jinping, seeking breakthroughs on tariffs, Iran sanctions, and Taiwan amid escalating geopolitical risks. The high-stakes meeting follows months of stalled negotiations and fresh military posturing between Washington and Beijing.