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UPDATED May 15, 2026 at 11:05 AM ET
May 11, 2026 at 6:05 AM ET

Why Xi doesn’t need a deal with Trump

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The article argues Xi Jinping can buy time and seek openings as the U.S. president is weakened by the war in Iran.
WHO: Xi Jinping
WHAT: Beijing is portrayed as buying time without needing a deal with Trump
WHEN: May 13, 2026 at 6:18 PM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: The U.S. president is weakened by the war in Iran.
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