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Trump's Beijing Visit Amid Iran War Uncertainty
US President Trump traveled to Beijing for high-stakes talks with Chinese leadership while the US-Iran war disrupts global energy markets and creates geopolitical uncertainty. Both countries face incentives to resolve the conflict, with China positioning itself to benefit from US diplomatic setbacks.
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