Xi Jinping – War Watch

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Trump Claims Strait Will Be ‘Permanently Toll-Free’ Under Agreement With Iran
ByDavid E. Sanger June 14, 2026June 15, 2026

In a call to The New York Times, President Trump praised Russia’s and China’s leaders and described Israel’s prime minister as “a very difficult guy.”

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Back From China, Trump Faces Decision on Whether to Resume Strikes on Iran
ByHelene Cooper, Eric Schmitt and Tyler Pager May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Top aides have drafted battle plans as peace negotiations have stalled.

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What was actually achieved at Trump and Xi’s ‘stalemate summit’ in Beijing?
ByAmy Hawkins in Beijing May 15, 2026

US president said he and Chinese leader ‘settled a lot of different problems’ but gave little detail on solutionsTrump China visit live – latest updatesDonald Trump’s whirlwind trip to Beijing – the first US presidential visit in nearly a decade – wrap…

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Oil Prices Rise as Trump-Xi Summit Yields No Clear Breakthroughs on Iran War
ByThe New York Times May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Hopes for an end to the war in Iran faded after President Trump failed to secure a commitment from China to help persuade Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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Oil Prices Waver as Trump Meets China’s Xi to Discuss Strait of Hormuz
ByThe New York Times May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

The president is expected to urge the Chinese leader to help ease tensions in the Middle East by helping to persuade Iran to end the war.

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Chinese Firms Plot Secret Arms Sales to Iran, U.S. Officials Say
ByJulian E. Barnes, Mark Mazzetti and Dustin Volz May 13, 2026

The effort involves plans to send weapons through other countries in an effort to hide the origins of the shipments.

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U.S. Might Restart Strikes on Iran, Trump and Hegseth Warn
ByKaroun Demirjian, Megan Mineiro, Euan Ward and Michael Levenson May 12, 2026

With talks at an impasse, both sides are holding to positions their opponents call unacceptable, while the economic pain caused by the Strait of Hormuz blockade continues to grow.

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As Trump Dismisses Iran Truce Plan, World Braces for Lasting Economic Pain
ByAaron Boxerman, Sanam Mahoozi, Michael Levenson and Max Bearak May 11, 2026May 12, 2026

President Trump said the fragile cease-fire was on “life support,” and India’s leader urged residents to cut back on purchases and travel.

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Donald Trump will arrive in Beijing this week knowing that Xi holds all the cards | Simon Tisdall
BySimon Tisdall May 10, 2026

The US president will be counting on China to influence Iran and help him out of his latest mess. But the price may be high – including for TaiwanLike an out-of-control wrecking ball, swinging wildly back and forth, Donald Trump smashes up the internat…

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China Seeks an Advantage With Both Trump and Iran as War Evolves
ByEdward Wong May 3, 2026May 4, 2026

With President Trump’s visit to Beijing looming, China is pushing Iran to negotiate even as its companies export material that could be used by Iran’s military.

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