U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed Iran's situation during their recent meeting at the White House, according to U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue. Perdue confirmed that Trump made it clear to Xi that China's support for Iran is unacceptable. The conversation took place as part of Xi's state visit to Washington, which concluded with both leaders expressing a desire for further meetings before the end of the year.
Trump stated during a press briefing that he discussed the Iran war with Xi, emphasizing the need for direct or indirect support from China to be halted. Perdue added that Trump reiterated these concerns during their talks, highlighting the growing tensions between the U.S. And China over regional stability. Meanwhile, Xi announced plans to meet Trump twice more in 2026, increasing the number of high-level discussions between the world's two largest economies.
The meeting also touched on broader diplomatic and economic issues, including Ukraine's military needs and the ongoing conflict with Russia. Zelenskyy, Ukraine's president, reported that Trump had approved Ukraine's production of Patriot missiles, a move seen as a significant boost to the country's defense capabilities. Despite the tensions, both leaders maintained a tone of cooperation, with Xi expressing optimism about future meetings.
