Trump-Xi talks in Beijing warn of conflict

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३१ बैशाख २०८३, बिहीबार ११:५२May 14, 2026

. U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing on Thursday amid a marked degree of formal friendship, diplomatic signals and deepening strategic mistrust.

While Trump was trying to portray his relationship with Xi as a “matter of respect”, Xi warned of the risk of a potential confrontation between the world’s two superpowers.TAG_OPEN_div_58

“You are a great leader. “Sometimes people don’t like me saying that, but I’ll tell you the truth,” Trump said, praising Xi ahead of his official meeting at the Great Hall of the People. It’s an honor to be your friend. Trump also expressed confidence that the relationship between the United States and China will be strengthened.

But Xi’s message was more cautious and strategic.TAG_OPEN_div_54 He said the world community was watching to see if the US and China could avoid the “Thucydides’ trap”. This concept, used in foreign policy studies, threatens to escalate into a rivalry between rising and established powers.

“Cooperation benefits both sides, while conflict harms both,” Xi said.TAG_OPEN_div_52 The two countries should be partners, not rivals. We should work together for common prosperity and chart the right path for relations among major countries in accordance with the new era. ”

Xi has been raising the same concept on various occasions since 2014.TAG_OPEN_div_50 He also repeated this issue in his meeting with Trump’s predecessor Joe Biden. But as Trump tries to make the visit “positive and friendly”, Xi’s repeated warning was seen as meaningful.

Trump was warmly welcomed at the Great Hall of the People in Tiananmen Square in Beijing.TAG_OPEN_div_48 The two leaders shook hands amid a cannon salute, a military parade, the US and Chinese national anthems and a huge red carpet. The children of the school welcomed the children by waving the flags of both countries.

Trump is also scheduled to visit the Temple of Heaven during his visit.TAG_OPEN_div_46 The 15th-century religious complex is considered a symbol of the connection between heaven and earth in China. The two leaders are also scheduled to attend a state banquet on Thursday.

However, the main focus of the visit is on business, Iran and the world economy.TAG_OPEN_div_44 The White House has made it clear that Trump will not go to China without any concrete results. The U.S. administration is seeking commitments from China on U.S. soybeans, beef and aircraft purchases. Likewise, discussions are underway on the proposal to form a joint trade board to resolve trade disputes.

But China’s close economic ties with Iran have made the situation even more sensitive.TAG_OPEN_div_42 The war between Iran and Israel and the direct involvement of the United States have led to an energy crisis in the global market. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted oil and natural gas shipments, adding pressure to global economic growth.

Against this backdrop, the debate between Trump and Xi on China’s role in Iran has become important.TAG_OPEN_div_40 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said China would be urged to use its influence on Iran. He said in an interview with Fox News, “The world economy is weakening because of this crisis. Consumers are buying less Chinese goods. Therefore, it is in China’s interest to resolve this problem. ”

Rubio said he would urge China to play an active role in curbing Iran’s activities in the Persian Gulf.TAG_OPEN_div_38 He said China should encourage Iran to back out of tensions.

But Trump made it clear that the pressure on the US economy would not change his position on Iran.TAG_OPEN_div_36 “I’m not thinking about the economic situation of Americans,” he said as he left the White House. I’m focused on just one thing: Iran can’t be allowed to build a nuclear weapon. “Every American understands the situation,” he said.

Vice President J.D. Vance said the president’s comments were interpreted differently.TAG_OPEN_div_34 “It doesn’t make sense that Trump doesn’t give importance to the economy,” he said.

The delegation includes high officials and businessmen from the fields of technology, defense, agriculture and finance.TAG_OPEN_div_32 This indicates that the visit is not only of political importance but also of economic and strategic importance.

The U.S. and China reached a trade truce last year, temporarily halting warnings of more tariffs.TAG_OPEN_div_30 According to the White House, there are still discussions about extending the agreement. However, it is not yet clear whether any concrete announcement will be made during Trump’s visit.