Trump heads to Beijing for talks with Xi as Iran war looms

AP News — May 12, 04:01 AM

President Donald Trump is set to leave for Beijing for high-stakes talks with President Xi Jinping.

The U.S. has been trying to persuade China to use its influence over Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

China, a major buyer of Iranian oil, insists it wants the war to end even as the U.S. accuses Chinese firms of aiding Iran's military.

The White House has set low expectations for Trump's visit to change China's stance.

Instead, the focus is on keep trade relations stable.

Both nations want to avoid further straining their relationship and risk further roiling global markets.