U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping as they hold a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
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Trump, Xi Discuss Iran Amid US Push to Isolate Tehran; Trade, Taiwan Also on Agenda

  • President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed Iran, trade, and Taiwan during a recent call.
  • The US administration is pressuring China and other nations to isolate Tehran, with Trump considering military action against Iran.
  • Trump announced a 25% tax on imports from countries doing business with Iran, despite Iran's significant trade with China, UAE, and Turkey.
  • China reiterated its stance on Taiwan, stating it will never allow the island to be split from mainland China.
  • Trump also expressed a desire to include China in a new nuclear arms treaty, as the New START treaty between the US and Russia is set to expire.

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