US and China hold summit amid efforts to stabilize strained diplomatic ties

US President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping at a summit in China, where they discussed trade deals and the ongoing conflict in Iran.

According to reports, Trump stated that he had “fantastic trade deals” with Xi, although details of these agreements were not provided. The two leaders also reportedly discussed ways to stabilize their relationship, which has been strained in recent years.

In a separate development, Trump said that Xi had offered to help end the conflict in Iran, but it is unclear what specific actions Beijing is willing to take on this issue. Other reports suggest that the US and China are seeking to align their interests in the Middle East, particularly with regards to the Strait of Hormuz.

China’s position on the Iran conflict has been stated as “no point” in continuing the war, according to one report. However, it is unclear what this means in practice, or whether Beijing is willing to take concrete steps to support a peaceful resolution.

The summit between Trump and Xi marked an effort by both leaders to stabilize their relationship and address pressing global issues.

Source: Google News World