Trump holds weakened hand in return trip to China as war in Iran drags on - The Globe and Mail
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Donald Trump to press China's Xi Jinping about Iran war at summit Financial TimesTrump and China's Xi set for talks spanning Iran, nuclear, trade and AI
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"China is the largest buyer of Iranian oil and has been backing Iran in this conflict.
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Trump is expected to press Beijing to scale back that support and to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz," Kristen says.
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and China arrest 5 in joint drug smuggling investigation ahead of Trump trip.
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and Chinese authorities jointly arrested five suspects in a cross-border smuggling and trafficking operation, Beijing said Monday, touting the cooperation ahead of President Donald Trump's state visit this week
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BBCDonald Trump will arrive in Beijing this week knowing that Xi holds all the cards
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China spent 6 years making sure he doesn't have any Fortune
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President Trump will depart Washington on Monday for Asia.
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**SUMMARY:** The Trump administration finds itself weakened as the war in Iran drags on, making it difficult to secure favorable outcomes from a summit with China. **WHY IT MATTERS:** This situation highlights the complex geopolitical challenges facing the United States and underscores the ongoing tensions between major world powers.
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