Bates Gill of the National Bureau of Asian Research says Iran may be hoping for more than China would be prepared to take on in the upcoming Trump-Xi meeting. He says President Xi Jinping is likely to prioritize a smooth meeting with President Trump, with trade and technology expected to top the agenda, while Iran and Taiwan remain major flashpoints.
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