- President Trump is meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, with Taiwan, energy prices, and the Iran war on the agenda.
- Trump acknowledged China’s interest in Taiwan but emphasized potential for positive outcomes through dialogue.
- The U.S. is under scrutiny over a delay
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