US President Donald Trump arrives in Beijing for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, aiming to ease tensions between the rival superpowers while pursuing trade and business outcomes. The visit marks the first time a US president visits China in nearly a decade. Multiple reports say the talks come amid potential friction over several issues, including Iran, trade, and Taiwan. Trump’s trip has been delayed from earlier plans due to the war in the Middle East, and he characterizes expectations for the meeting as a “long talk” with Xi about Iran. Iran-related disputes figure prominently because China relies on Iran for energy and is described as a major customer for US-sanctioned Iranian oil. At the same time, Trump downplays the extent of disagreements with Xi on Iran, saying Xi has been “relatively good.” Separate coverage adds that Trump seeks tangible trade wins during the final phases of meetings, with interest spanning sectors such as agriculture and aviation. The summit is also described as being overshadowed by Xi’s sharply worded warning concerning Taiwan.
Trump arrives in Beijing for summit with Xi amid Iran, trade and Taiwan tensions
US President Donald Trump arrives in Beijing for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, aiming to ease tensions between the rival superpowers while pursuing trade and business outcome...
- Trump visits Beijing for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the first US presidential visit to China in nearly a decade.
- The talks focus on easing tensions while pursuing trade and business deals.
- Iran, trade, and Taiwan are highlighted as major sources of friction between the two countries.
- Trump says he expects a “long talk” with Xi about Iran and downplays the level of disagreement.
- Reports say Trump seeks tangible trade wins across sectors including agriculture and aviation.
BEIJING, China – US President Donald Trump will seek out trade wins as he heads into final meetings with Xi Jinping on Friday at a superpower summit overshadowed by the Chinese leader’s uncharacteristically sharp warning on Taiwan. The US leader is hoping to seal business deals in a raft of sectors including agriculture, aviation and […]...Keep on reading: Trump to seek tangible trade wins in Xi summit
3 months agoRuctions over Iran, trade and Taiwan loom over the highly anticipated meeting between the leaders of the world's largest economies.
3 months agoBEIJING — US President Donald Trump landed in Beijing on Wednesday for a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping aimed at easing deep tensions between the rival superpowers. Beginning the first visit to China by a US president in nearly a decade, Trump touched down on Air Force One at Beijing Capital International Airport at 7:50 pm (1150 GMT) after the long flight from Washington. Ructions over Iran, trade and Taiwan loom over the highly anticipated meeting between the leaders of the world’s largest economies, which Trump had already delayed from March because of the war in the Middle […]...Keep on reading: Trump arrives in China for superpower summit with Xi
3 months agoBEIJING, China – US President Donald Trump was due in Beijing Wednesday on the first visit to China by a US president in nearly a decade, as he seeks to ramp up trade despite potential friction over Taiwan and Iran. Leaving Washington on Tuesday on a trip that was delayed by his war, Trump said he expected a “long talk” with counterpart Xi Jinping about Iran, which relies on China as the top customer for its US-sanctioned oil. But he also played down disagreements on Iran, saying that Xi has been “relatively good, to be honest with you”. “I don’t […]...Keep on reading: Trump heads to China for superpower summit
3 months agoDonald Trump was due in Beijing Wednesday on the first visit to China by a US president in nearly a decade, as he seeks to ramp up trade despite potential friction over Taiwan and Iran.
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