The Trump-Xi summit in Beijing turns on five fronts: Iran, Taiwan, tariffs, rare earths, and AI

The Trump-Xi summit will focus on five key areas: the US war against Iran, the Taiwan question, bilateral tariffs, Chinese exports of rare earths, and managing the risks of artificial intelligence. The conflict in the Middle East led to the postponement of the summit, and the US seeks to curb Iranian activities and reduce Chinese purchases of Iranian crude. China, heavily impacted by the Strait of Hormuz closure, will likely play a significant role in the discussions.