Trump seeks to delay meeting with Xi in China

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete March 17, 2026 at 11:33 AM

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US President Donald Trump is seeking to delay a planned March meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in China by about a month. Trump stated the delay is due to the ongoing Iran war, requiring his presence in the US to oversee the conflict. China confirmed discussions are underway regarding the timing of the visit, rejecting any connection to issues surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. While Trump initially suggested China's help in unblocking the Strait of Hormuz was a factor, he later attributed the delay solely to the war. The delay comes amid growing tensions between the US and China, fueled by the Iran war and ongoing trade negotiations.

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Li Chenggang 35% White House 40% Scott Bessent ×240% Lin Jian ×250% Beijing ×250% Xi Jinping ×270% Iran ×370% Strait of Hormuz ×375% United States ×680% China ×680% Iran War ×485% Donald Trump ×790%

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iran war 100% china 90% trump 90% meeting delay 80% xi 70% us-china relations 70% strait of hormuz 60% foreign policy 50% trade negotiations 50%

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