Trump to Press Xi for Help Ending Iran War During Summit
President Trump is expected to ask President Xi Jinping to help resolve the costly war with Iran during their meeting this week. While Washington views Beijing as a key mediator with Tehran, analysts suggest China may be reluctant to cut economic support for its strategic partner or risk new trade retaliations.
The United States will seek assistance from China this week to resolve the ongoing conflict with Iran. President Donald Trump expects Beijing to leverage its position as the largest buyer of Iranian oil to finalize a deal. The meeting occurs as a shaky ceasefire and high energy prices pressure the global economy.
### Beijing's Strategic Hesitation While Chinese President Xi Jinping may encourage Iranian leaders to negotiate, analysts expect him to protect Beijing's regional interests. China remains reluctant to cut economic support or stop supplying dual-use goods to Iran. The conflict has also diverted American military attention away from the Indo-Pacific, a shift that benefits Beijing's regional standing.
