Xi welcomes a Trump under increasing pressure from Iran, oil and the tech war

The summit between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping was held amidst a fragile international order. The conflict between Iran and Israel, oil price instability, threats to energy routes, and technological competition have elevated the meeting beyond a routine diplomatic event to a pivotal moment shaping the global economy. President Trump emphasized the urgent need to address the economic fallout from the Middle East, curb inflation at home, and prevent ties with China from deteriorating, while Xi Jinping advocated for a resolution based on dialogue, warning of instability in the Middle East posing a direct threat to global economic growth.