Trump Says He Doesn't Need China's Help on Iran War as He Heads to Beijing As President Donald Trump touches down in Beijing for his state visit to China, the diplomatic spotlight remains fixed on the contentious issue of Iran.
Trump has been at pains to reassure his audience that he doesn't need Chinese help in resolving the ongoing conflict with Tehran. Behind the scenes, however, a far more nuanced dynamic is at play.
The US China trade relationship looms large over these talks, and Trump's insistence that he'll be prioritizing trade discussions with Xi Jinping bears all the hallmarks of a carefully calibrated PR exercise.