Dueling priorities for Trump and Xi

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The U.S. wants the focus on Iran. China wants the focus on Taiwan. Both want trade rebalanced.

U.S. President Trump Meets With China's President Xi And Attends State Banquet

Chinese President Xi Jinping greets President Donald Trump at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Thursday.Alex Wong / Getty Images

May 14, 2026, 6:55 PM EDT

By Yasmin Vossoughian and Emily Ngo

First came the diplomatic smiles of a grand welcome ceremony in Beijing. Then came the tension between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, according to dueling summaries of their bilateral meeting.

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