China likely to push Trump toward truce with Iran during talks amid tensions over trade and oil security

US President Donald Trump is in Beijing for a high-stakes meeting with President Xi Jinping, and China is expected to pressure the US to pursue a truce with Iran. The tension at the Strait of Hormuz is causing instability in global energy markets, and China hopes for a long-term solution for energy supply security. This meeting could allow Trump to present himself domestically as a successful negotiator and help de-escalate global tensions.