US asks Xi Jinping summit delayed by a month
President Donald Trump announced Monday that he has requested China delay its planned April 31–2 meeting with him for approximately one week due to the ongoing war in Iran. Speaking at an Oval Office event, Mr.
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1U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a planned summit between himself and Chinese leader Xi Jinping has been delayed by approximately one month.
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2The decision was made following discussions held during an Oval Office event where the U.S., China met to discuss ongoing diplomatic matters regarding Iran war
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3Trump stated he would like to attend but emphasized his need for time due to escalating conflict in Middle East region
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US President Donald Trump has requested that a planned summit between himself and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping for about one month.
— [Mar 16, 22:37] Businesstimes.com.sgThe US president is seeking to delay his highly anticipated trip to China in early April by 'a month or so' because of the escalating war against Iran and wants to focus on it first.
— [Mar 16, 22:38] Al Jazeera English (N1info.rs)President Trump said he has requested a delay for his trip due to ongoing negotiations with China regarding an escalation in tensions over the war against Iran and wants to focus on it first.
— [Mar 16, 20:35] CBS News"We've asked that we postpone our meeting by about one month," Trump told reporters at a White House event. The US president said he is seeking an extension of his trip because the war in Iran has been ongoing for three weeks.
— [Mar 16, 20:35] Japantoday"I have to be here" - Trump says U.S.-China summit will take place later due to escalation over tensions with China and wants focus on the war against Iran first
— (LEAD) YonhapUS President Donald Trump requested China to delay its upcoming summit by approximately one month so he can focus his attention in Washington on overseeing an Iran war. This decision comes as global oil prices have surged above $100 per barrel following Iranian actions blocking the Strait of Hormuz, which has overshadowed other diplomatic priorities between the two nations' leaders.