Live updates: US-China summit, Trump and Xi discuss Iran war
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump indicated on Truth Social that his military campaign against Iran is "to be continued," signaling consideration of resuming attacks amid a fragile ceasefire, while discussing US-China relations and criticizing his predecessor Joe Biden.
- During talks in Beijing, Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping offered to help resolve the US-Iran conflict, vowed not to supply military equipment to Iran, and expressed a desire to see the Strait of Hormuz reopened, a critical oil passageway currently impacted by regional tensions.
- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) acknowledged the importance of high-level engagement between the US and China amid worsening global economic risks, noting the world is moving from a "reference" to an "adverse" economic scenario due to stalled US-Iran talks and supply chain disruptions.
- US officials traveling to China were warned of significant cybersecurity risks, leading to the use of burner phones and secure communication methods to mitigate potential surveillance or hacking during President Trump's visit.
- The US-China summit also addressed trade issues, with Trump announcing that Xi agreed to order 200 Boeing jets, while Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers remain largely excluded from the US market due to tariffs and security concerns despite global demand growth.