Xi Jinping backed Trump's stance on Iran's nuclear program
During talks in Beijing, U.S. and Chinese leaders Donald Trump and Xi Jinping reached a common position on Iran. The two sides agreed that Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons under any circumstances. This was one of the key issues discussed during the meeting between the two leaders in Beijing.
This was reported with reference to a statement from the White House press service on X.
Nuclear weapons for Iran are off-limits
The United States and China have agreed on a fundamental position: Iran cannot and must not acquire nuclear weapons.
This agreement was one of the key outcomes of the talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to the White House.
The Strait of Hormuz will remain open
Separately, the leaders of the two countries agreed that the Strait of Hormuz—a strategic sea route—must remain open for the free transport of energy resources.
Xi Jinping also expressed Beijing’s position on the strait:
against its militarization;
against any attempts to impose tolls for passage through it.
Another point from the talks: Xi Jinping expressed interest in increasing purchases of American oil. In this way, Beijing aims to reduce its own dependence on supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
The meeting took place as part of Donald Trump’s visit to China—the first in nine years. The talks were held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14.
Accompanying Trump was a delegation that included U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Pentagon Chief Pete Hagset, billionaire Elon Musk, as well as Trade Representative Jamison Greer and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
It is worth noting that this is Trump’s first visitto China in nearly a decade.
Donald Trump is heading to China for talks with Xi Jinping, where the parties plan to discuss trade, energy, and Taiwan, against the backdrop of a tense global situation.
U.S. President Donald Trump is growing increasingly frustrated with the progress of negotiations with Iran to end the conflict and is considering the possibility of resuming large-scale military operations against Tehran.
