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Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Chinese President Xi Jinping addresses attendees during a gathering at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on April 15, 2026. Iori Sagisawa/Pool/Getty Images
China stays dedicated to the forthcoming meeting between its leader Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump, irrespective of the circumstances in the Middle East, and views its rival’s prolonged conflict with Iran as possibly enhancing its bargaining stance, as per Chinese sources familiar with the situation.
The infrequent face-to-face meeting, previously postponed because of the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, is now set for May 14-15, as stated by the White House. Multiple sources suggest that Beijing sees the high-stakes summit as a unique chance to establish a more stable, long-term relationship with its biggest economic and military rival.
Nonetheless, in spite of the perceived benefits, sources indicated that Beijing is very wary, with views among government insiders divided on the best way to handle the numerous challenges brought on by the conflict, particularly the possibility of the Strait of Hormuz – which is the route for about a third of China’s oil and gas imports – staying closed when Trump reaches the Chinese capital.
A Chinese source, speaking anonymously because of the sensitive nature of the issue, stated that Trump’s visit “is unlike any other visit by heads of state.” “Trump’s presidency is expected to leave a long-term influence on global dynamics and has already significantly changed the way the US perceives its own priorities.”
“A successful or unsuccessful visit will influence future China-US relations for years to come, no matter which party holds power, according to the source.”
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