Trump and Xi appear intent on keeping deep differences over Iran war from overshadowing China summit
President Donald Trump is traveling to Beijing for a summit with President Xi Jinping, aiming to manage deep disagreements over the ongoing war with Iran. The U.S.
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AI-generatedPresident Donald Trump is traveling to Beijing for a summit with President Xi Jinping, aiming to manage deep disagreements over the ongoing war with Iran. The U.S. has sought China's leverage to pressure Iran to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but with limited success. Ahead of the visit, the White House has lowered expectations for a breakthrough on Iran, instead prioritizing progress on other bilateral issues like trade and fentanyl precursor exports. Despite U.S. sanctions on China prior to the trip, Beijing publicly supports ending the war and has engaged in diplomatic efforts. Both nations appear intent on preventing the Iran dispute from derailing broader discussions during the summit.
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5 extractedChina is cautious and risk-averse, not wanting to be involved in issues it doesn't consider its problem.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated that the administration does not want differences on Iran to derail broader relationship agreements.
The U.S. has been trying to persuade China to use its leverage to end the Iran war or reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump is traveling to Beijing to meet with President Xi Jinping to discuss the Iran war and other bilateral issues.
The White House has set low expectations for Trump persuading Xi to change China's posture on Iran.