Published: May 15, 2026, 24:38 IST | Updated: May 15, 2026, 24:38 IST
The Trump-Xi summit takes place amid escalating global tensions, with Iran, Taiwan, and the Strait of Hormuz dominating high-level discussions between Washington and Beijing. Both sides addressed concerns over maritime security, regional stability, trade, and strategic rivalry as geopolitical pressure intensifies across the Indo-Pacific and Middle East. The meeting also highlighted growing fears of wider global conflict and the fragile balance between cooperation and confrontation between the world’s two largest powers.