Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed Iran in wide-ranging calls with both Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, as the US president steps up pressure on the Islamic Republic following the bloody quashing of anti-government protests. The US president said on social media that the “excellent” phone call with Xi covered topics including Iran, the Chinese purchase of US oil and gas, and Taiwan. Earlier, Xi and Putin “checked their approaches” on Iran, Venezuela and Cuba among other...
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Xi holds Trump, Putin calls as Iran tensions mount
Chinese President Xi Jinping held separate phone calls with US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, amid rising tensions with Iran. Xi and Trump discussed Iran, along with Chinese purchases of US oil and gas, and Taiwan.
Brian Rhoads,Raymond MaSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-02-05 · 09:11 GMTOutlet · Privately owned · Hong KongRead · 1 min
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Chinese President Xi Jinping held separate phone calls with US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, amid rising tensions with Iran. Xi and Trump discussed Iran, along with Chinese purchases of US oil and gas, and Taiwan. Prior to that call, Xi and Putin discussed Iran, Venezuela, and Cuba, coordinating their perspectives on these international issues. The calls occurred as the US president increases pressure on Iran following recent anti-government protests. The discussions highlight the ongoing international interest and involvement in the situation surrounding Iran.
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The call with Xi covered topics including Iran, Chinese purchase of US oil and gas, and Taiwan.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed Iran in calls with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
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