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Trump-Xi Summit in Beijing: Trade, Taiwan, Iran Tensions
US President Donald Trump held high-stakes summit talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on May 14, 2026, with discussions covering trade relations, Taiwan's status as a flashpoint, and the ongoing Iran war. Xi warned that mishandling Taiwan could lead to conflict; both leaders struck cautiously optimistic tones while significant disagreements remain on multiple fronts.
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