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A war-weary world closely watches rivals/ Trump and Xi prepare for showdown in Beijing

2026-05-13 07:45:00, Kosova & Bota CNA

A war-weary world closely watches rivals/ Trump and Xi prepare for showdown in

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to hold a crucial meeting in Beijing this week, at a time when relations between the two world superpowers remain tense over trade, technology, Taiwan and conflict in the Middle East.

Trump's visit is the first by a US president to China since his 2017 trip and is seen as an opportunity to reshape economic relations between the two countries. However, the meeting takes place in a much more complex geopolitical climate, where the war between the US and Iran has added to global uncertainty and an energy crisis.

The Iran issue is expected to dominate talks between the two leaders, according to reports. Trump is expected to seek more leverage from Beijing over Tehran to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz and push for a peace deal. China, the largest consumer of Iranian oil, has major economic interests in the region and strong ties with Iran.

At the same time, Beijing is expected to put pressure on the US on the Taiwan issue. China is demanding a reduction in US support for the island and restrictions on arms sales, while the Trump administration has stated that US policy towards Taiwan will not change.

Trade and technology will also be on the agenda of the summit. The two sides are expected to discuss agreements in the energy, agriculture and aviation sectors, as well as competition in artificial intelligence. The American delegation includes prominent business figures such as Tim Cook and Elon Musk.

On the other hand, China enters this meeting with a stronger economic and technological position than during Trump's first term. Beijing has invested heavily in advanced technology, green energy and industrial self-sufficiency, trying to reduce dependence on the US.

Analysts estimate that the outcome of this meeting could have a major impact not only on US-China relations, but also on global economic and political stability./ CNA





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