Trump and Xi exchange praise at meeting but talk past each other on Iran, Taiwan
Trump said Xi also agreed to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open and not send military equipment to Iran, as the war strains energy markets.
- US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing and agreed that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open and that Iran must never obtain nuclear weapons, while discussing enhancing economic cooperation and trade expansion between the US and China.
- Xi Jinping warned that mishandling the Taiwan issue could lead to clashes or conflicts between the US and China, emphasizing its importance in bilateral relations, and both leaders highlighted the importance of stable China-US relations.
- The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed by Iran to most shipping, severely disrupting global energy supplies, while the US has enforced a naval blockade on Iranian ports, and talks to end the conflict remain stalled.
- Recent maritime incidents in the Strait of Hormuz have increased regional tensions as the US prepares for possible military escalation.
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