Trump meets Xi in Beijing as Iran war and oil crisis escalate
Donald Trump met Xi Jinping in Beijing as the Iran war, soaring energy prices, and growing US-China tensions placed global markets under pressure. The summit marked their first face-to-face meeting since October 2025.
Trade discussions dominated the visit, alongside disputes over Taiwan and reports involving possible Chinese air defence support for Tehran. Trump also pushed for stronger economic agreements and cooperation on energy disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
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