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US-China Summit Postponed Until Iran War Ends, Politico Reports
US-China Summit Potentially Delayed Amidst Iran War
Politico, an American political news website, reported on the 21st, citing multiple sources, that due to the longer-than-expected Iran War, the US government has decided not to reschedule the summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping until the war's conclusion. According to the report, the US government has conveyed this position to foreign officials. Meanwhile, the White House denied the report, stating that the summit schedule is unrelated to the Iran War and that an announcement will be made soon.
White House Dismisses Report as 'Fake News,' Emphasizes Ongoing US-China Discussions
In response to the Politico report, White House Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly dismissed it as 'fake news.' Kelly emphasized that the United States and China are engaged in productive discussions to reschedule President Trump's visit to China, and an announcement will be made shortly. The 'Trump-Xi Summit,' originally scheduled for late March, was previously hinted by President Trump to be postponed for a month or two due to being 'at war.' The White House also suggested the summit might only take place after May.
*Source: 自由時報 (2026-03-22)*
