Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:09pm on 15 May 2026,Friday International
US President Donald Trump concluded his China visit after high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping failed to produce a concrete agreement on ending the Iran conflict. Both leaders reportedly agreed that Iran should not acquire nuclear weapons and stressed keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for global trade. However, no detailed peace framework or joint action plan was announced. The summit also focused on trade, Taiwan, and global security issues, with Trump claiming progress on economic deals involving Boeing aircraft, oil, and soybeans. Analysts described the meeting as symbolically important but diplomatically inconclusive amid rising tensions in the Middle East. (PC: AFP)
