Trump confirms May meeting with Xi Jinping as Iran war forces postponement
Donald Trump announced he will meet with Xi Jinping in China on May 14-15, marking the first visit by a US president to China in nearly a decade. The trip was initially scheduled for March 31 but was postponed due to the US-Israel war with Iran.
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Open questions and key claims
Trump described Xi as “the highly respected president of China”.
The recent tense situation in the Strait of Hormuz has impacted the route for international goods and energy trade.
"both sides are maintaining communication regarding President Trump's visit to China"
President Donald Trump will travel to Beijing for a rescheduled summit on May 14 and 15.
Trump delayed the trip to be in Washington to help steward the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran.
The president and first lady plan to host Xi and his wife for a White House visit later this year.
The White House announced new dates for a meeting between President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump.
The meeting will take place in Beijing on May 14 and 15.
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