Trade, Hormuz, semiconductors: The big bargaining in Beijing

The agenda for the summit between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump was already packed. But the war in Iran has reshuffled the deck and may have put China in a stronger position.

12. May 2026
Xi Jinping und Donald Trump
A conversation on equal footing? Experts believe Xi Jinping (left) is in a stronger position than Donald Trump ahead of the summit. (Imago)

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Last updated: 12. May 2026