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Trump and Xi meet in Beijing amid Iran war
Donald Trump has landed in Beijing for a high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping, with trade, technology, Taiwan, and the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran all on the table. The meeting comes as disrupted global trade flows have intensified pressure on both leaders to reach a framework, with Trump described by analysts as 'desperate for a win.' Security has been heightened across the Chinese capital, with the two leaders set to meet at the Great Hall of the People.
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