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Trump, Xi Hail "Tremendous Strides" in US-China Relations, Discuss Iran War
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Firstpost•25-09-2026, 21:59
Trump, Xi Hail "Tremendous Strides" in US-China Relations, Discuss Iran War
- •US President Donald Trump announced "tremendous strides" in US-China relations following talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping during Xi's Washington visit.
- •Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, for tea at the White House.
- •Xi Jinping anticipates two more meetings with Trump this year at upcoming multilateral summits, including APEC in China and the G20 summit in the United States.
- •The leaders discussed the Iran war, with Trump confirming the topic was addressed amid allegations of Chinese support for Tehran.
- •US Ambassador to China David Perdue stated that Trump made it clear to Xi that any Chinese assistance to Iran is "totally unacceptable" and Beijing provided assurances they would cease such activities.
Key Questions Answered
US President Donald Trump stated that Washington and Beijing had made tremendous and very positive strides during his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping during Xi's state visit to Washington.
Xi Jinping stated that he expects to meet Donald Trump twice more later in the year, first at the APEC meeting in China and subsequently at the G20 summit in the United States.
US Ambassador to China David Perdue stated that Washington received assurances from Beijing that China is not providing direct or indirect support, intelligence, parts, or military equipment to Iran.
