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Trump ended his visit to Beijing with agreements on trade and the Iranian crisis, despite Xi Jinping's warning about Taiwan

US President Donald Trump ended a two-day visit to Beijing with meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, during which they reached several agreements. Trump stated that he had signed "fantastic trade deals" that are meant to be beneficial for both countries. Among the significant achievements is China's commitment to buy 200 aircraft from the American manufacturer Boeing, as well as interest in American oil, soybeans, and other commodities. seznamzpravy.cz ↗

During the talks, the two leaders agreed on a common stance toward Iran. In an interview with Fox News, Trump confirmed that Xi Jinping offered to help resolve the Iranian crisis and agreed that Iran must not possess nuclear weapons. China also demands a permanent ceasefire in the Middle East and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible. e15.cz ↗

The meetings took place in the exclusive Zhongnanhai complex with high ceremonial support, including a state banquet. Trump invited Xi Jinping to visit the White House in September. However, BBC reports that despite the optimistic tone, no comprehensive trade agreement or major commercial mega-deals were achieved. ANSA ↗

A significant moment was Xi Jinping's warning about Taiwan. The Chinese leader warned of the possibility of "conflicts and even armed clashes" should the United States offer to support the island nation. This stance conditions all other aspects of relations between Washington and Beijing. Trump described the discussions as "extremely positive and productive" and emphasized the "special relationship" between the two countries, while attempting to interpret Xi's statements in a more favorable light. Le Figaro ↗

The negotiations covered three key areas: trade, the Iranian crisis, and technological issues. Trump criticized Southeast Asia for smuggling high-performance chips into China, circumventing export bans intended to limit China's military and artificial intelligence capacity. The situation differs from initial expectations—while economic cooperation is being emphasized, security analysts point to deep disagreements that remain unresolved. Tagesspiegel ↗

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