Trump-Xi Summit Expected to Be Amicable Despite Iran Conflict

Former senior US diplomat Kurt Campbell anticipates an exceptionally amicable summit between President Trump and President Xi Jinping, despite the 'unusual' circumstances of the Iran conflict.

Mon Mar 23 2026

Trump-Xi Summit Outlook

Former senior US diplomat Kurt Campbell has predicted that the summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will be exceptionally amicable, despite the 'unusual' circumstances brought by the Iran conflict. Campbell noted that President Trump's focus on short-term deliverables and President Xi's bid for bilateral stability are likely to contribute to this positive atmosphere.

Postponement and Upcoming Meeting

The high-stakes meeting between Trump and Xi in Beijing, originally scheduled for March 31, was postponed for at least five weeks. Even amid the 'unusual' circumstances stemming from the Iran conflict, both leaders are expected to be "extraordinarily polite" during their upcoming engagement.

*Source: SCMP China (2026-03-23)*

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