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Trump heads to China in bid to boost trade and reduce Iran, Taiwan tensions

France 24 · May 12, 2026, 4:03 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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US President Donald Trump is expected to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday where he will meet with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to discuss increasing trade between the two countries. Trump said that the two leaders will also have a "long talk" about Iran and that he would speak to Xi about US arms sa

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