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Trump Reschedules China Visit to May After Iran Delay
Politics

Trump Reschedules China Visit to May After Iran Delay

Trump has confirmed he will travel to Beijing on 14 and 15 May for his first visit to China by a sitting US president since 2017, after the trip was pushed back due to the Iran war. Xi Jinping will make a reciprocal visit to Washington later this year. The summit carries major weight given ongoing trade tensions and China's reported drone shipments to Iran via Russia.

Sources
Russia sending drones to Iran, western intelligence says

Russia sending drones to Iran, western intelligence says

Financial Times · Mar 25

Trump’s trip to meet Xi Jinping in China rescheduled for May due to Iran war

Trump’s trip to meet Xi Jinping in China rescheduled for May due to Iran war

The Guardian · Mar 26

Trump confirms landmark China visit for May, as war forces postponement

Trump confirms landmark China visit for May, as war forces postponement

BBC · Mar 26

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