Trump Should Press Xi to Stop Support for Iran, Democratic Senator Says
Shaheen said Chinese firms have helped Tehran militarily and economically, citing reports that Iran got satellite imagery before a missile strike that killed 3 Americans.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump began hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping for a three-day Washington state visit, where Trump is expected to confront him regarding Beijing's alleged backing of Iran.
- Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen urged Trump to leverage the summit, citing reports that Chinese firms provide Iran with "billions of dollars of revenue" and components for ballistic missiles and drones.
- Shaheen highlighted intelligence indicating Iran obtained satellite imagery of Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan from Chinese entities before a missile attack that killed three American soldiers and wounded four others.
- Despite these concerns, Trump stated Saturday that Washington is "doing very well with China," expressing confidence the summit will produce important discussions and new deals.
- Beyond Iran, the agenda covers trade negotiations and artificial intelligence oversight, alongside sensitive topics like Taiwan, where a pending $14 billion arms package complicates the tone.
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US lawmakers and national-security experts are pressing President Donald Trump to take tougher action against Chinese entities accused of helping Iran with satellite intelligence, weapons components, and oil revenue.
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Trump should press Xi to stop support for Iran, Democratic senator says - Regional Media News
WASHINGTON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - US Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen said on Wednesday President Donald Trump should press Chinese President Xi Jinping at a summit this week over China's support for Iran, saying that Chinese firms were helping Tehran economically and militarily. • In a [...]
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Trump should press Xi to stop support for Iran, Democratic senator says
WASHINGTON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - US Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen said on Wednesday President Donald Trump should press Chinese President Xi Jinping at a summit this week over China's support for Iran, saying that Chinese firms were helping Tehran economically and militarily.• In a Senate speech, Shaheen cited reports that Iran obtained high-resolution satellite imagery of a base in Jordan from Chinese entities before launching a missile atta…
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