Khamenei's death raises questions about Trump's China trip
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By Evelyn Cheng
Published on March 2, 2026.
Uncertainty is growing over the timing of President Donald Trump's upcoming trip to China after the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, which was announced over the weekend. This follows the U.S.-Israel strikes that killed Khamenei and captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in early January, which could complicate the trip to Beijing. The trip, set to take place from March 31 to April 2, would mark the first by a sitting US president since 2017. China's Foreign Ministry condemned Khamenei's killing and urged for an immediate ceasefire. However, some analysts believe that the death could complicate Trump's high-stakes trip. While many analysts still expect the visit to proceed, it is unclear how U.K. businesses will navigate plans for deals in China.
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