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politics Scmp World 2026-05-04

US-Iran Conflict Could Benefit China in Upcoming Trump-Xi Summit, Experts Say

American experts suggest that a potential US-Israel conflict with Iran could strengthen China's negotiating position with the United States during the upcoming summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Beijing might leverage the situation to its advantage on critical issues like high-tech supply chains and Taiwan.

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