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Trump Confirms Delay of Beijing Meeting with Xi Amid Iran Conflict
US-China Summit Postponement Confirmed
US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that his scheduled trip to Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping will be delayed by "five or six weeks." Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump stated, "We’re working with China. They were fine with it… I look forward to seeing President Xi. He looks forward to seeing me, I think." The postponement comes as the US-Israel war against Iran continues.
Background of the Delay and China's Stance
President Trump cited the ongoing conflict with Iran as the reason for the delay, indicating that the current military situation impacted the meeting schedule. The Chinese embassy in Washington did not confirm Trump's timeline, only stating that "China and the US remain in communication on President..."
*Source: SCMP China (2026-03-17)*
