Monday, May 18Monday, May 18The Trump-Xi summit in Beijing has begun, with U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping meeting for high-stakes discussions amid heightened tensions over trade, Taiwan, and the Iran conflict. At the opening of the two-day summit, Xi warned Trump that disagreements over Taiwan could derail U.S.-China relations, emphasizing the issue as a potential flashpoint .
Trade remains a central topic, with both leaders expressing cautious optimism about progress, though no major breakthroughs are expected. The summit also addresses technology competition, particularly in AI, and the economic risks posed by the ongoing Iran war, which threatens global energy supplies and could trigger a recession . Trump has highlighted the need to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for China’s oil imports, as Beijing seeks to mitigate economic fallout from the conflict .
Security in Beijing has been tightened for the summit, with Trump noting the city’s air quality is worse than during his 2017 visit, when China implemented emergency pollution controls to clear skies for his arrival . The meeting marks Trump’s first visit to China as president since 2017, underscoring its significance amid strained bilateral relations .
> Background: **Trump-Xi summit to tackle Taiwan, trade, and Iran amid high-stakes talks.** — *20 hours ago*
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