The is the first face-to-face talks between the two leaders in more than six months and President Trump’s first visit to China since 2017.
The trip comes amid ongoing tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, with diplomatic efforts toward a peace agreement remaining deadlocked.
According to the White House, in addition to the Iran issue, the two sides are expected to discuss other issues concerning trade, energy, the Strait of Hormuz, and Taiwan, and broader bilateral issues.
More than a month after a ceasefire was established between the United States and Iran, negotiations have yet to make meaningful progress.
Meanwhile, Iran is reportedly strengthening its control over the Strait of Hormuz through agreements with Iraq and Pakistan related to oil and liquefied natural gas transport, potentially expanding Tehran’s long-term influence over the strategic maritime route.
