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Trump-Xi summit live: US president preparing to meet China’s leader with trade, Taiwan and the Iran war set to dominate talks
TL;DR
Trump is set to meet Xi in Beijing to discuss trade, Taiwan, and the Iran war, with a focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The summit, delayed due to the Iran conflict, will last two days.
Key points
- Trump is meeting Xi in Beijing for a two-day summit
- Main topics include trade, Taiwan, and the Iran war
- Reopening the Strait of Hormuz is a key concern for China
- China's economy is threatened by a potential global recession
- About a fifth of China's GDP comes from exports
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One of Trump’s pressing concerns as he visits Beijing is how to find a way to reopen the strait of Hormuz, through which half of China’s crude oil passes.
China has been more insulated from the energy shock than other Asian countries, thanks to its diversified energy mix and large stockpiles. But the risk of a global recession – which the International Monetary Fund has warned is a possible outcome of the Iran war – is a bigger threat to China’s economy.
About a fifth of China’s GDP comes from exports. If the rest of the world is no longer able to spend money on goods, China will suffer.
The Guardian’s senior China correspondent, Amy Hawkins, has examined the biggest questions hanging over the Trump-Xi talks, which begin later today.
The Trump-Xi summit will span two days. It was originally scheduled for late March or early April but was delayed due to the Iran war.
Now that Trump is in China, here are some of the hazards the US president faces.
Donald Trump’s state visit to China this week is the first by a US president in nearly a decade and comes amid a time of geopolitical upheaval, a Middle East war with no end in sight and a sometimes rocky relationship between the world’s two major superpowers.
Aside from discussions about Iran, Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are expected to discuss trade and tariffs, Taiwan and AI.
Stay with us as we cover this high-stakes visit. It’s approaching 8.10am in Beijing.
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Q&A
What are the main topics of discussion at the Trump-Xi summit?
The main topics include trade relations, Taiwan, and the Iran war.
Why is reopening the Strait of Hormuz important for China?
Reopening the Strait of Hormuz is crucial for China as it is a key route for half of its crude oil imports.
How could the Iran war impact China's economy?
The Iran war poses a risk of a global recession, which could significantly affect China's export-driven economy.
