US, China Trade Barbs Over Iran War Ahead of Summit
🔴 Tension RisingSeoul Economic Daily2026-05-14
The United States and China engaged in a dispute over the Iran war ahead of a summit between President Trump and Xi Jinping. A US intelligence report assessed that China was benefiting from the conflict, expanding its influence through energy support and exploiting the US military's weakened position. China dismissed the reports and pressured the US to adhere to the 'One China' principle.