High Stakes Diplomacy: What's at Play as Trump Meets Xi in Beijing The summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping has become a focal point of international attention, coinciding with escalating tensions with Iran and a looming US economic crisis.
China's motivations for taking on a more assertive role in resolving the conflict remain unclear.
Rubio's statements to Fox News frame the talks as an opportunity for Beijing to step up its diplomatic efforts and pressure Iran.