Trump and Xi appear intent on keeping Iran war from overshadowing China summit
🔴 Tension RisingPBS2026-05-12
President Trump is expected to prioritize minimizing the shadow of the Iran war during the China summit. The U.S. is seeking to persuade China to use its influence to revive the Strategic Strait Agreement with Iran, but expectations are low. China is actively pursuing the end of the war and facilitating peace negotiations through Pakistan, while expressing discontent with Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.