Trump departs for Beijing for summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping
President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are meeting in Beijing to discuss a path forward for the U.S.-Iran war, as the summit marks a pivotal moment in international diplomacy between the two countries.

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3 developments- May 10Trump to discuss Iran with Xi Jinping during China visit: Officials
- May 11Only lean-left coverage:Trump heads to China amid ongoing war with Iran
- May 12Trump departs for Beijing for summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping
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