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United States — United States Department of the Treasury & Xi Jinping

15 shared events · Importance 16 · Last updated May 17, 2026

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United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The United States — United States Department of the Treasury issued sanctions against entities facilitating Iranian oil sales to China, demonstrating the US's enforcement of sanctions.
Xi Jinping: Xi Jinping, as the counterpart to Donald Trump, will engage in discussions regarding trade, Taiwan arms sales, and Iran sanctions, aiming for greater stability between the United States and China.
May 12, 2026 · 7 articles
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United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The United States — United States Department of the Treasury is responsible for imposing sanctions and has sent warning letters to Chinese banks regarding their facilitation of Iranian oil purchases. It is considering further actions but is wary of potential retaliation.
Xi Jinping: Xi Jinping, as the Chinese President, is meeting with Donald Trump to discuss the Iran conflict. China has competing interests, wanting to open the Strait of Hormuz but also maintaining Iran as a strategic ally and counterweight to the United States.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
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United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The United States — United States Department of the Treasury is the primary agency implementing the sanctions, targeting entities involved in Iranian oil trade and threatening secondary sanctions on financial institutions facilitating these transactions.
Xi Jinping: Xi Jinping is scheduled to meet with Donald Trump in China, and these sanctions on a China-based entity could complicate the upcoming discussions.
Apr 24, 2026 · 52 articles
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United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The United States — United States Department of the Treasury announced the sanctions and is actively working to cut off Iran's financial networks.
Xi Jinping: Xi Jinping, the Chinese leader, is expected to be pressed by Donald Trump to help resolve the standoff with Iran.
May 12, 2026 · 7 articles
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United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The United States — United States Department of the Treasury recently sanctioned entities facilitating Iranian oil sales to China, highlighting a point of contention that will be discussed during the summit.
Xi Jinping: Xi Jinping, the President of China, is hosting Donald Trump for a summit to address critical issues such as trade imbalances, US arms sales to Taiwan, and the ongoing war in Iran. His discussions with Donald Trump are central to the event's outcome.
May 12, 2026 · 7 articles
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United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The United States — United States Department of the Treasury has escalated penalties on Chinese oil companies buying Iranian crude to pressure Iran in talks.
Xi Jinping: Xi Jinping, as President of China, met with Donald Trump to discuss the Middle East conflict and the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing points of agreement despite opposing sides.
May 17, 2026 · 7 articles
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United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The United States — United States Department of the Treasury issued new sanctions against China-based businesses shortly before the summit, impacting China's stance on protecting those firms.
Xi Jinping: Xi Jinping, as the President of China, is a key participant in the summit with Donald Trump, seeking to stabilize the relationship between China and the United States and advance China's strategic interests, particularly regarding Taiwan.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
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United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The United States — United States Department of the Treasury imposed sanctions on a Chinese refinery for buying Iranian oil, demonstrating the U.S.'s use of economic warfare tools.
Xi Jinping: Xi Jinping, as China's leader, is a central figure in the summit with Donald Trump, seeking to address trade, technology, and territorial disputes while navigating China's economic challenges.
May 09, 2026 · 6 articles
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United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The United States — United States Department of the Treasury, through its Secretary Scott Bessent, has been involved in raising Jimmy Lai's case with Chinese representatives.
Xi Jinping: Xi Jinping, the Chinese President, will meet with Donald Trump to discuss various geopolitical issues, including the potential release of Jimmy Lai. China's stance has been tough on Jimmy Lai, viewing China — Hong Kong issues as internal affairs.
May 09, 2026 · 9 articles
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United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury edged down, reflecting investor sentiment regarding US government debt.
Xi Jinping: Xi Jinping, as the Chinese leader, met with Donald Trump to discuss US-China relations, Taiwan, and economic cooperation, agreeing on the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open.
May 14, 2026 · 6 articles
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United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The United States — United States Department of the Treasury imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and companies for allegedly aiding Iran's military procurement.
Xi Jinping: Xi Jinping is mentioned in the context of Donald Trump's upcoming meeting in China.
May 08, 2026 · 22 articles
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United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The United States — United States Department of the Treasury announced sanctions against individuals and companies, including those in China and China — Hong Kong, for aiding Iran's military.
Xi Jinping: Donald Trump is scheduled to meet President Xi Jinping in China, which is a factor in the pressure to resolve the conflict.
May 09, 2026 · 47 articles
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United States — United States Department of the Treasury: United States — United States Department of the Treasury stated it would not renew the temporary easing of sanctions on Iranian oil.
Xi Jinping: Xi Jinping, the President of China, called for ships to resume passage through the Strait of Hormuz and for the conflict to be resolved through political and diplomatic channels, and reportedly agreed not to send weapons to Iran.
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