U.S. Increases Pressure on Beijing Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit Over Iran and Security Issues
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- 📰 Published: May 11, 2026 at 15:00
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Ahead of President Trump's upcoming visit to China, Washington has intensified pressure on Beijing across multiple fronts. Key actions include sanctioning Chinese refineries like Hengli Petrochemical for Iran oil trades and a proposed FCC ban on Chinese labs testing U.S.-bound electronics. Officials also urged China to pressure Iran over the Hormuz Strait and warned against destabilizing Taiwan. Additional measures involve potential visa restrictions and G7 criticism of China's rare earth export controls.