Trump lands in China for trade summit with Xi with Iran war in limbo
🔴 Tension RisingThe Straits Times2026-05-13
US President Trump visited China for a trade summit amidst the uncertainty of the Iran war. China is Iran's primary oil importer and provides the Islamic Republic with a crucial economic lifeline to sustain its war efforts. Recent US sanctions on Chinese firms purchasing Iranian oil have heightened tensions between the two countries.