diplomacyMay 13, 2026

The Irish Times view on the Trump/Xi summit: Iran war hangs over vital talks

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When Xi Jinping invited Donald Trump to visit China last year, it was part of an effort by both sides to stabilise their relationship after a short, sharp trade war triggered by the “Liberation Day” tariffs.

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When Xi Jinping invited Donald Trump to visit China last year, it was part of an effort by both sides to stabilise their relationship after a short, sharp trade war triggered by the “Liberation Day” tariffs. Trade will still top the agenda when the two men meet at Beijing’s Great…

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