US failure in a 40-day war against Iran has overshadowed Trumps China visit, shifting leverage to Beijing on key contentious issues, with Iran emerging as a major power reshaping global dynamics and new rules of engagement.

The President swept off to Beijing to court Xi Jinping

There was plenty of choreographed ceremonies, but there was no sweeping trade breakthrough as Trump met Xi in Beijing.

As Trump meets Xi in Beijing for the first time in nine years, can trade war, Taiwan and Iran tensions be contained?

President Trump held talks with President Xi during a two-day summit in Beijing on Thursday.

President Trump was welcomed by President Xi Jinping in Beijing for what will be a whirlwind tour.

The leaders of the world's two superpowers were all smiles for the cameras during the US president's visit to Beijing.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday landed in Beijing for the high-stakes summit with China.

The two leaders agreed to build a "constructive, strategically stable relationship" in the relationship between the two superpowers

"The essence of China-US economic and trade relations is mutual benefit and win-win cooperation", Xi said, adding thatChinas door to US businesses will only open wider. The Chinese president also urged for improved communication between the Beijing and Washington militaries, as well as expanded "cooperation in areas such as trade, health, agriculture, tourism, culture, and law enforcement"

Trump visits Beijing for high-stakes summit with Xi as Iran, trade and Taiwan strain US-China ties.

U.S. President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday morning for the start of a high-stakes summit that runs through Friday.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is welcoming US President Donald Trump to Beijing for high-level talks

In pictures: China welcomes Trump ahead of high-stakes talks in Beijing Chinese leader Xi Jinping welcomed US President Donald Trump with a handshake early on Thursday ahead of discussions in Beijing

Asia markets traded mixed ahead of closely watched Trump-Xi summit on trade, tariffs and technology restrictions.

Laura Bicker breaks down what could be on the agenda for the US president and Chinas leader as they meet in Beijing.

Trade between the two countries has suffered since Trump came into office even as China's exports have hit new highs.

China has condemned the massive arms sales by the US to Taiwan ahead of the Trump-Xi summit, warning Washington against interfering in Chinas internal affairs.

The president landed in the Chinese capital for a highly anticipated summit with Xi Jinping

As the Iran war reshapes global power dynamics, Beijing enters the Trump-Xi summit with more leverage over Washington.

Trump has landed in Beijing for the first visit by a US leader since his own in 2017.

The meat of the summit won't happen until Thursday, when U.S

Trump heads to Beijing for high-stakes talks with Xi Jinping as tensions over the Iran war continue to escalate.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang becomes a last-minute addition to the Trump administration's trip to China, despite restrictions in working with Beijing

Heading into the summit, Beijing and Washington will likely reaffirm their shared intention to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore stability in the region.

Beijing is arguably the most powerful competitor the US has confronted in its history, one analyst says.

Trump gives conflicting messages on prominence of Iran war in upcoming talks, with his administration emphasising trade.

Michigan lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill to ban Chinese-connected vehicles and technology from the U.S

Irans ambassador to China says Beijing plays a key role in Irans political balancing strategy, as Tehran seeks to explain its position on security developments in the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump said Monday that U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and the imprisonment of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai would be among the issues at the summit in Beijing

David Malpass also said that Beijing's claim to be a developing nation was no longer credible.

The U.S. and Chinese presidents are scheduled to gather in Beijing on Thursday and Friday amid a packed week of diplomatic meetings.

US weapons sales to Taiwan have been longstanding source of tension with Beijing, which claims island as its territory

Washington has sought to press Beijing to lean on Tehran to reopen the strait, though China's appetite to act as a pressure mechanism remains unclear

A quiet power play to build up strategic oil reserves changes the energy dynamic between China and the U.S. ahead of the Beijing summit in May

Iran says ties with China will deepen after war, praises support Iran says it expects relations with China to expand significantly after the current conflict, including a US-led naval blockade. Irans ambassador to China, Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli, described Beijing as a key ally and signalled closer cooperation once the war ends

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is in Beijing, seeking support on a deal with the US.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi trip to Beijing on Wednesday marks the first time he has visited China since the beginning of the Iran war.

Iran's foreign minister meets his Chinese counterpart one week before President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing.

Iran, China weigh ceasefire and Hormuz reopening efforts Irans foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, is visiting China for the first time since the start of the conflict, after holding multiple phone calls with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. Talks are expected to focus on maintaining the ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, both key priorities for Beijing as it seeks to stabilise regional trade routes

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will travel to Beijing on Tuesday for high-level talks with his Chinese counterpart on bilateral ties and regional developments.

Scott Bessent says US has 'absolute control' of Hormuz, but calls on China to 'step up' with diplomacy to reopen strait.

The BBC's Laura Bicker looks into why China has tightened regulations on drones, with authorities citing public safety concerns.

Drone users will also be required to register their devices and secure permits before flying them.

Beijing dismisses claims by US President Donald Trump that an Iranian-flagged cargo ship confiscated by terrorist American forces was a gift from China.

U.S., Korean and German automakers announced a rush of new, tech-enabled cars at the Beijing Auto Show as they battle a sales slump

The Chinese Embassy in Washington said it opposes "the baseless allegations," adding that Beijing "attaches great importance to the protection of intellectual property rights."

Taiwan has accused Beijing of putting pressure on African countries to close their airspace.

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, The Iran-US standoff remains tense despite a ceasefire extension, with mixed signals on diplomacy, military readiness and global energy routes. At the same time, ripple effects are being felt from Washington to Beijing, as politics, markets and security alliances shift quickly

Beijing deepens ties as Middle East energy crisis reshapes region Wang Yi is touring Southeast Asia as China steps up diplomatic efforts amid global tensions affecting energy security and trade

Robots competed in a half marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, with the winning machine leaving its human rivals for dust.

Beijing balancing Tehran alliance with its wider global interests

Beijing had lowered its growth target this year to a range of 4.5% to 5%, the least ambitious goal on record going back to the early 1990s