During the Beijing Summit: Trump intends to pressure the Chinese President regarding Iran
The American President intends Donald Trump Pressure on his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Iran, according to what a high-ranking official in his administration said on Sunday, days before the expected summit between them in Beijing.
The official said during a call with journalists: "I expect the President to practice Trump put pressure on Xi.
He pointed out that Trump had previously raised several times with his counterpart the issue of revenues that China provides to Iran and Russia by purchasing their oil production, in addition to selling them products that can be used for dual use, that is, for civilian and military purposes.
The official continued: I expect that discussion of these issues will continue, in addition to talking about sanctions that the United States recently imposed on Chinese facilities due to their cooperation with Iran.
Customs duties And artificial intelligence
Trump will visit China from next Wednesday to Friday, according to the White House, for the first time since 2017 during his first presidential term.
The White House confirmed that the visit will also touch on issues of trade, customs duties, and artificial intelligence.
First Deputy White House Press Secretary Anne Kelly said that Trump will arrive in Beijing on Wednesday evening, at the beginning of a visit that was scheduled for March, but he postponed it due to the war that Washington and Israel started against Iran in February 28.
An official reception will be held for Trump on Thursday before his meeting with Xi Jinping, followed by a visit to the Temple of Heaven in the afternoon, before an official banquet at night.
The two presidents will also hold additional discussions on Friday before Trump leaves for the United States.
Restoring economic independence
The spokeswoman said that Trump will focus on restoring balance to the relationship with China and give priority to the principle of reciprocity and fairness, in order to restore the economic independence of the United States. United States.
Kelly added: This will be a visit of great symbolic importance, but President Trump never travels for symbolism alone, and the American people can expect the President to make additional good deals for the benefit of our country.
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