US Raises Pressure on China Before Xi-Trump Talks
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 11:00 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
The US is stepping up pressure on China across multiple strategic fronts, including chips and oil imports from Iran. Analysts say this move could strengthen President Trump's hand ahead of his planned meeting with President Xi Jinping.
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