Trump and Xi appear intent on keeping deep differences over Iran war from overshadowing China summit
Summary
President Donald Trump is traveling to Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping amid ongoing tensions over the Iran war. The U.S. wants China to use its influence to help end the conflict or reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but both sides aim to keep their differences from harming broader relations.Key Facts
- President Trump is visiting China to meet with President Xi Jinping after weeks of trying to involve China in resolving the Iran war.
- China is the largest buyer of Iranian oil and has influence over Iran.
- The U.S. wants China to help end the war or reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping route.
- The White House expects limited success in persuading China to change its stance on Iran.
- Both countries want to focus on other issues like trade and cooperation to block dangerous drugs from entering the U.S.
- The U.S. recently sanctioned Chinese firms for helping Iran carry out military strikes and buying Iranian oil.
- China has condemned the sanctions and used a law to block them from affecting its companies.
- China also supports peace efforts by backing Pakistan’s attempts to broker a deal in the Iran conflict.
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