Trump-Xi meeting: Beijing trip ends with Zhongnanhai tour
🟡 NeutralBBC2026-05-15
US President Donald Trump toured Zhongnanhai, the headquarters of the Chinese Communist Party, during his visit to Beijing. Despite tensions over trade and the Iran war, both leaders engaged in dialogue, with Trump praising Xi Jinping. China's desire for open access to the Hormuz Strait and its role as Iran's largest oil buyer presented an opportunity for the US to leverage its economic and political influence.