As Iran war throws Trump's China trip into doubt, Beijing doesn't seem to mind waiting
By Jennifer Jett
Published on March 17, 2026.
The timing of a highly anticipated summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping is in doubt due to the ongoing war with Iran. This is the latest complication from the U.S.-Israeli attack on Tehran, which has close ties with Beijing. The summit was intended to focus on trade, with both Trump and Xi seeking to extend a tariff truce between the world's two largest economies. Despite the uncertainty, China has shown no concern about the delay, suggesting it may benefit efforts to stabilize relations. Dominic Chiu, a senior analyst for US.-China relations at Eurasia Group, suggested that if the delay is delayed, it could give both sides more time to negotiate lower trade rates.
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