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Iran conflict casts shadow over Trump-Xi talks in Beijing
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- Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump are meeting on Thursday in Beijing for a US-China summit where few breakthroughs are expected on divisive issues ranging from the Iran war, trade, technology and Taiwan.
- Issued on: 14/05/2026 - 04:21Modified: 14/05/2026 - 04:24
- By: FRANCE 24 President Donald Trump pauses with China's Vice President Han Zheng during an arrival ceremony Wednesday, 13 May, 2026, at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing.
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Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump are meeting on Thursday in Beijing for a US-China summit where few breakthroughs are expected on divisive issues ranging from the Iran war, trade, technology and Taiwan.
Issued on: 14/05/2026 - 04:21Modified: 14/05/2026 - 04:24
By: FRANCE 24 President Donald Trump pauses with China's Vice President Han Zheng during an arrival ceremony Wednesday, 13 May, 2026, at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing. © Mark Schiefelbein, AP The US-Israeli war with Iran loomed over US President Donald Trump's visit to China, as signs emerged that the conflict is causing a shift in alliances across the Middle East.
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