US President Donald Trump tells Chinese President Xi Jinping that any Chinese support for Iran is unacceptable during White House talks, according to the U.S. ambassador to China. US ambassador David Perdue says Trump made the message clear both earlier and again during the meeting, describing it as an ongoing warning. Perdue says it covers direct or indirect help, including areas such as intelligence and military equipment.
Several outlets report Trump also discusses the Iran war with Xi, with Trump confirming he raised the topic in response to questions from reporters. CBS and ABC Australia similarly place the comments within Trump’s broader multi-day summit with Xi and emphasize the exchange of warnings and assurances. Other reporting adds context by noting that the warning comes amid claims China has supplied Iran with missile-related equipment and that Iran evades sanctions on oil sales with Chinese help.
While most accounts focus on the warning itself, they differ slightly in emphasis: some highlight Trump’s direct communication about “unacceptable” support, while others stress the expectation of assurances from China that it will not provide further help. Overall, all sources describe the same core message and diplomatic context.
