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Trump's China Visit: Iran War Expected to Dominate Agenda, Business Delegation Shrinks
Iran War to Take Center Stage at Trump-Xi Summit
US President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit China from May 14 to 15, marking the first visit by a US president since 2017. The US-China summit is anticipated to center on the Iran War, which may reduce the time available for discussing existing bilateral issues such as trade and rare earth disputes.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent previously stated that the Iran issue would be a key topic at the upcoming 'Chuan-Xi meeting'. This week, China hosted the Iranian Foreign Minister for the first time since the war began in late February, raising hopes for a peace agreement.
Shrinking Business Delegation and Evolving US-China Relations
The size of the US business delegation accompanying President Trump on this visit is reportedly smaller than usual. According to CNBC, the US government declined China's invitation for industry-level meetings between high-ranking US and Chinese executives, reportedly to avoid giving the impression of renewed warmth between American businesses and Beijing.
As of May 5, the White House had not yet formally invited business leaders to join Trump's trip, and a proposed list of approximately 24 accompanying business leaders may be halved. This development suggests a subtle shift in the dynamics of US-China relations.
*Source: 經濟日報 (2026-05-08)*
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