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meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping taking place in Beijing as the world’s two largest economies face growing tensions over trade, technology, Taiwan and the Iran war. The summit is particularly significant
Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands as they depart following a bilateral meeting at Gimhae Air Base on October 30, 2025 in Busan, South Korea. **Andrew Harnik/Getty Images AsiaPac** Andrew Harnik/Getty Images AsiaPac
Trump is set to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday evening to discuss the [Iran war](/news/2026/5/4/us-official-says-china-is-funding-iran-urges-beijing-to-help-open-hormuz) and other issues with his Chinese counterpart President Xi Jinping. White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly said
meeting: Could China, US form a ‘G2’? US President Donald Trump is set to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday for a two-day summit with China’s President Xi Jinping, marking the two leaders’ first
significance of [recent exchanges of fire](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/07/iran-accuses-us-of-violating-ceasefire-by-targeting-civilian-areas-and-ships-on-strait-of-hormuz) around the strait of Hormuz. Daniel Shapiro, a former US ambassador to Israel, said Trump is already looking beyond Iran to his next major challenge
significant stakes in the US-Iran war, and the role Beijing could play in influencing the direction of the conflict. “We believe that a comprehensive ceasefire brooks no delay, a resumption of hostilities is inadvisable
Xi and Trump meet this week. Still, Liu welcomed the fact Trump was willing to visit Beijing. “It will definitely help ease China-US relations a little … it shows that his attitude towards China
meeting was delayed earlier this year due to the war, Taiwan will remain China’s top issue, while Trump will likely push Beijing to buy more [US soya beans](/gallery/2025/10/14/us-soya-bean-farmers-battered-by-trade-dispute-with-china). China is a major importer
significantly. China will likely demand that the US explicitly oppose Taiwan independence, moving decisively beyond the current, tepid commitment to merely “not support” secessionist forces. Recognising Trump’s eagerness for a win, the US president
Xi-Trump summit was [set in Busan](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/30/five-key-takeaways-donald-trump-meeting-xi-jinping-china-us-trade-talks) last October, when the US and China agreed a temporary truce in the trade war Trump unleashed last year, during which tariffs on China reached
meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on May 14 and 15, following weeks of delays due to the US-Israel [war](/tag/israel-iran-conflict/) on Iran. The talks are expected to focus on trade relations
Significant gaps remain. Rubio made clear that Washington’s definition of “opening the strait” diverges from Tehran’s. “Under no circumstances can we live in a world where we accept that this is normal, that
meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Americans largely view China as an economic rival seeking global dominance, according to [an NPR/Chicago Council on Global Affairs/Ipsos poll](https://bit.ly/49IKimu). But Americans also want to maintain
significant shift in Tehran’s position. The regime had previously sought to use its blockade on oil, gas and other Gulf exports as leverage to win broad security guarantees. But after the breakdown
meetings in the Situation Room on Saturday – has once again decided to use diplomacy as a giant smokescreen prior to a further military attack on Iran once the ceasefire expires on Wednesday. At minimum
significantly damage Islamabad’s position. “Pakistan has done more than many had expected. Delivering a ceasefire in an environment marred by sheer distrust was no mean feat,” Syed Ali Zia Jaffery, deputy director
meet the legal standard, and, for those that do, the process could take too long. Surveillance under Section 702 can continue through March 2027, even if Congress doesn’t extend the law by then, because