Iran war could make Trump’s trip to China a bit chillier than his first-term visit
The visit is expected to be shorter and less ceremonial as Beijing weighs Iran ties and trade disputes, with expectations for major breakthroughs fading.
- President Donald Trump is preparing for a visit to China to meet Xi Jinping, but the diplomatic atmosphere is expected to be more tense than during Trump’s 2017 trip because of ongoing trade disputes and the broader geopolitical fallout from the Iran conflict.
- China’s relationship with Iran has become a key issue ahead of the meeting. Washington wants Beijing to use its influence with Tehran — especially regarding oil trade and stability in the Strait of Hormuz — while China is balancing its economic ties with Iran against its broader relationship with the U.S.
- Despite tensions, both governments appear interested in keeping high-level dialogue open. Analysts cited in the article suggest each side sees strategic value in continued engagement, though expectations for major breakthroughs on trade, security, or regional disputes remain limited.
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Iran war to make Trump's big China trip very different
Weeks before his trip to China, US President Donald Trump was already predicting on social media that his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, would "give me a big, fat hug when I get there".But Beijing's deep economic ties to Iran, as well as trade tensions over tariff threats stretching back to Trump's first term, could crimp the good feelings when Trump flies to Beijing this week — even though the Republican president has for years effusively pra…
Iran war could make Donald Trump’s trip to China a bit chillier than his first-term visit
Weeks before his trip to China, President Donald Trump was already predicting on social media that his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, would “give me a big, fat hug when I get there.” But Beijing’s deep economic ties to Iran, as well as trade tensions over tariff threats stretching back to Trump’s first term, could crimp the good feelings when Trump flies to Beijing this week — even though the Republican president has for years effusively prais…
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Iran war could make Trump’s trip to China a bit chillier than his first-term visit
WASHINGTON (AP) — Weeks before his trip to China, President Donald Trump was already predicting on social media that his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, would “give me a big, fat hug when I get there.”
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