Trump-Xi summit live: US president preparing to meet China’s leader with trade, Taiwan and the Iran war set to dominate talks
US President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The meeting, taking place at the Great Hall of the People, is expected to be dominated by discussions on trade, Taiwan, and the Iran war.
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Open questions and key claims
Trump stated he would have a 'long talk' about Iran with Xi, but later said Iran is 'not one of them' and 'very much under control'.
US officials are downplaying the prominence of the Iran war in upcoming talks with China.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have urged China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
US president is preparing to meet China’s leader with trade, Taiwan and the Iran war set to dominate talks.
Security has been heightened in Beijing ahead of the crucial talks.
In 2017, authorities launched emergency measures to clear the skies of pollution days before Trump's first state visit.
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