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Donald Trump meets Xi Jinping in Beijing during a high-profile 2026 state visit focused on trade, security, and global stability. Xi warns that mishandling the issue of Taiwan could lead to serious conflict, underscoring growing tensions between the two powers. Despite strategic disagreements, both China and the United States agree that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open, signaling shared concern over global energy security and economic stability amid ongoing Middle East tensions.
Thursday, 14 May, 2026