Trump departs China touting deals, but little clarity on Iran or Taiwan

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: May 15, 2026Country: United States

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Trump departs China touting deals, but little clarity on Iran or Taiwan

US President Donald Trump departed China after a three-day trip, touting several trade agreements but showing little progress on key issues related to Taiwan or the US-Israeli war in Iran. Trump stated he discussed Taiwan with Xi Jinping, who opposed the island's independence. Although Trump has not made a decision on US arms sales to Taiwan, he promised to make determinations on the matter.

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