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China's Xi Keeps Distance from Iran Ahead of Trump Summit

Updated 2026-09-02 06:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Chinese President Xi gave a brief, low-profile audience to Iranian President Pezeshkian at the SCO summit. Beijing is seeking to avoid appearing close to Tehran ahead of a high-stakes summit with US President Trump.

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China's Xi gave Iran's Pezeshkian a brief, low-profile audience at the SCO summit, as Beijing seeks to avoid appearing close to Tehran ahead of a high-stakes summit with Trump.
2026-09-02 05:56 UTC
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