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Xi-Trump Summit Leaves Iran Issue Unchanged as China Keeps Economic Ties with Tehran

Trump raised concerns about China's economic ties to Iran during the summit, though the core disagreement over Beijing's trade and technology support for Tehran remained unresolved.

The Washington summit between Xi and Trump produced no public signs that China will curb oil purchases, dual‑use exports or airline links with Iran, complicating US efforts to pressure Tehran.

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Xi Jinping's visit to Washington has led to a relative easing of US-China tensions, which has presented the Trump administration's policy of economic pressure against Iran with a new challenge. China remains one of the most important buyers of Iranian oil and Tehran's economic and technological routes. Therefore, increasing pressure on Iran may force Washington into an economic confrontation with Beijing and complicate the process of de-escalati…

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The Times of Middle East broke the news on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
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