Xi and Trump meet in Washington as trade truce, Taiwan, Iran top agenda

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the US on Wednesday for his first state visit in over a decade, meeting President Donald Trump amid tensions over trade, technology, and the Iran war. The three-day Washington visit marks a significant milestone in bilateral relations. Key agenda items include the potential release of detained US citizens, with the White House assuring the wife of seismologist Youlin Chen that Trump would raise his case. Taiwan arms sales remain contentious after the US paused a $14 billion package, while the temporary trade truce expires in November. China may forcefully assert its claim to Taiwan during talks, though Trump reportedly prefers avoiding that discussion. The ongoing US-Iran war could also feature, as Beijing maintains close economic ties with Tehran and previously released strategic oil stockpiles to stabilize prices.