🇺🇸🇨🇳 The summit between President Trump and President Xi Jinping in Beijing has been rescheduled for May 14–15, 2026, after being delayed by approximately 5–6 weeks due to the Iran war, which kept President Trump in Washington to oversee the conflict and manage energy risks. This will be the first visit by a US President to China since 2017, with plans for China to reciprocate with a visit to Washington afterward. The meeting was XEM as crucial for stabilizing US-China relations and reducing pressure on the global system, with discussions revolving around trade, tariffs, supply chain , technology, and energy security, particularly the issue of the Strait of Hormuz. Although behind-the-scenes negotiations are still ongoing, expectations remain cautious as there are no guarantees of a major deal, while tensions over Taiwan, trade, and strategic competition persist.