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Iran war raises stakes for US and China before Trump–Xi

Filed: May 11, 2026 at 3:04 PM ET
Summary: The Iran war is expected to dominate Trump and Xi’s Beijing summit and further strain US-China ties.
WHO: U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping
WHAT: Trump–Xi summit in Beijing expected to be dominated by the Iran war
WHEN: May 11, 2026 at 8:21 AM ET
WHERE: Beijing, China
WHY: The summit is being shaped by the Iran war.
ℹ️ This event is analyzed using pattern arcs, velocity indicators, and source analysis in our MI Console.
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