BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 14: U.S. President Donald Trump is greeted by Chinese President Xi Jinping during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People on May 14, 2026 in Beijing, China. President Trump is meeting with President Xi Jinping in Beijing to address the Iran conflict, trade imbalances, and the Taiwan situation while establishing new bilateral boards for economic and AI oversight. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
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Iranians place hopes in China ties as Trump and Xi meet in Beijing

Iranians are closely watching President Donald Trump’s visit to China — the leader of one of their most implacable enemies, meeting a powerful partner of Iran. And with the Iran war so high on the agenda in Beijing, state media in Tehran is almost gloating at the spectacle. CNN operates in Iran with the permission of the government but maintains full editorial control of its reports.

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BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 14: U.S. President Donald Trump is greeted by Chinese President Xi Jinping during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People on May 14, 2026 in Beijing, China. President Trump is meeting with President Xi Jinping in Beijing to address the Iran conflict, trade imbalances, and the Taiwan situation while establishing new bilateral boards for economic and AI oversight. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
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