Trump Says China ‘Relatively Inactive’ on Iran as Xi, Pezeshkian Hold Brief Talks
China joined a declaration condemning strikes on Iran as Xi prepares for an expected Sept. 24 White House meeting with Trump.
TL;DR
- President Trump characterized China's involvement in the Iran conflict and over the Strait of Hormuz as "relatively inactive."
- Trump's comments preceded talks between Xi Jinping and Masoud Pezeshkian at a regional summit.
- Xi Jinping is scheduled to visit Washington in a few weeks for a meeting with Trump.