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Trump meets Xi in Beijing for talks on trade, Taiwan, and Iran

May 13, 202624 sources

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US President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The talks are expected to cover a range of contentious issues, including trade disputes, US arms sales to Taiwan, and the ongoing crisis with Iran.

Trump is accompanied by a delegation of CEOs, but Xi holds significant leverage on tariffs and Taiwan policy. The summit comes amid heightened tensions over Taiwan and the US-China trade war, with both sides seeking to manage their differences while avoiding open conflict.

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