Trump heads to China weakened as Xi gains leverage ahead of summit

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President Donald Trump's visit to China is marked by weakened US posture, specifically due to ongoing tensions related to the Iran conflict, impacting global energy supplies. The summit's dynamics could shift as China gains an upper hand in negotiations amidst diplomatic tensions with the US.

US President Donald Trump’s landmark visit to China comes as the Iran war disrupts global energy supplies, fuels economic uncertainty and adds fresh strain to Washington-Beijing ties. In the latest part of a series examining how rivalry, interdependence and geopolitical crises are reshaping the relationship between the two powers, we look at how Trump’s weakened hand could tilt summit talks. When next week’s summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping was first...