Politics

Trump-Xi Beijing summit nears, with Taiwan, Iran, and trade on agenda

As Trump prepares for a Beijing summit with Xi Jinping, a senior U.S. official stressed on May 12 that no change is expected in Taiwan policy. Trade, cooperation on Iran sanctions, and Taiwan Strait stability have emerged as key agenda items, while China again blocked Taiwan's participation in the WHA opening May 18.

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