Tensions between the US and Iran are set to cast a long shadow over a highly anticipated meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, just days away. The meeting, originally scheduled for early April, was postponed due to the escalating conflict between the US and Iran, and now Trump's visit to China has become a test of whether the two world leaders can put aside their own bilateral issues to address the pressing global concerns. As Trump and Xi prepare to meet in Beijing, analysts are watching to see how the US president will navigate the complex web of international relations, all while dealing with the fallout from the Iran crisis. The stakes are high, with trade, security, and diplomatic relations hanging in the balance.


The U.S. war against Iran threatens to be a dark cloud following President Trump to his high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week. Trump is expected to meet with Xi on Thursday and Friday in a trip postponed because of the war from early April. This time, Trump plans to travel to...