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'Co-Operation Benefits Both Sides': Trump and Xi Meet Amid War and Trade Tensions

The summit ended after about two hours as Trump pressed Xi on trade disputes, technology restrictions and regional security.

  • On Thursday, President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing for a high-stakes summit addressing trade, technology, Taiwan, and the ongoing war involving Iran.
  • Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday accompanied by a senior delegation including Elon Musk and Apple CEO Tim Cook, with meetings held at the Great Hall of the People.
  • Washington hopes Beijing can play a mediating role in the region; Trump is expected to urge the Chinese President to use influence over Tehran to reopen the Strait.
  • Xi called on the two countries to act as "partners rather than adversaries," stating that common interests between China and the United States outweigh differences and stability is a boon.
  • Trump noted the two regularly resolve disputes by phone, saying, "We worked that out very quickly, and we're going to have a fantastic future together.
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For about two and a quarter hours, Xi Jinping and Donald Trump met in Beijing on Thursday. Chinese and American leaders discussed the relationship between the two countries and the situation in Taiwan.

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Times of India broke the news in India on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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