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U.S.-China Summit Could See Beijing Step Up in Iran Mediation, Analyst Says

Published: May. 8, 2026 10:49 a.m. GMT+8

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A potential visit to China by U.S. President Donald Trump could yield significant developments regarding Middle East diplomacy and Washington’s stance on the Taiwan question, according to Gideon Rachman, chief foreign affairs columnist at the Financial Times.

Speaking on May 7 local time at the second Caixin London Atlantic Dialogue, Rachman highlighted that a key area to watch is whether a U.S.-China summit results in Beijing taking on a larger role in mediating the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran.

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