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Trump-Xi Summit Held Amid 'Iran War'
US-China Summit and the Impact of the Iran War
US President Donald Trump is set to visit China on May 14-15 for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. This meeting between the leaders of the two major powers is expected to take place under the shadow of the ongoing Iran war. Former NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has expressed concern regarding the upcoming talks.
Concerns Over Trump's 'Weak Position'
Former Secretary-General Rasmussen stated that he is "somewhat concerned" about President Trump's visit to China, suggesting that he might be in a 'weak position' in Beijing. This reflects the international community's perspective on the potential negative impact of the complex situation facing the United States due to the Iran war on the summit.
*Source: 沖縄タイムス社 (2026-05-09)*
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