US to Visit China Amidst Iran Conflict
US President Donald Trump is rescheduling his China trip to focus on the Iran conflict, with some analysts suggesting China may gain an advantage if the conflict prolongs. The visit is set for May 14-15.
Donald Trump’s planned visit to China in May may offer some clues about the preferred US road map for ending the war with Iran, according to Chinese analysts, who said that if the conflict dragged on, it could play into Beijing’s hands. The US president delayed the visit, initially scheduled to start at the end of this month, to focus on the conflict, but said on Wednesday that he would visit Beijing on May 14 and 15. China has yet to confirm the dates and on Thursday foreign ministry spokesman....