Event Brief
Trump and Xi seek business-first ties after Beijing summit
Filed: May 15, 2026 at 8:06 AM ET
Summary: Trump and Xi moved toward a business-first relationship after their Beijing summit despite unresolved Iran and Taiwan differences.
WHO: Donald Trump and Xi Jinping
WHAT: Trump and Xi moved toward a business-first relationship after their Beijing summit.
WHEN: May 15, 2026 at 5:46 AM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: They did not resolve differences on key issues like Iran and Taiwan despite a push to extend a truce.
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