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JD Vance & Xi Jinping

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

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JD Vance: JD Vance, Vice President of the United States, announced a $1.3 billion deferral of United States — Medicaid funding to United States — California due to suspected fraud and is leading an anti-fraud task force.
Xi Jinping: Xi Jinping is the leader of China and is meeting with Donald Trump to discuss trade, the Iran war, and United States arms sales to Taiwan.
May 13, 2026 · 18 articles
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International
JD Vance: JD Vance, as the US Vice President, led the US negotiating team in the peace talks with Iran, playing a crucial role in conveying US demands and assessing progress.
Xi Jinping: Xi Jinping, as China's leader, has been contacted by Donald Trump regarding not supplying weapons to Iran, indicating China's potential influence in the conflict.
Apr 11, 2026 · 283 articles
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International
JD Vance: JD Vance, Vice President, commented on the deal, emphasizing the goal to keep ByteDance — TikTok Shop operating while protecting American data privacy.
Xi Jinping: Xi Jinping, the leader of China, has reportedly approved the proposed deal for ByteDance — TikTok Shop, which is crucial for its finalization.
Sep 25, 2025 · 7 articles
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International
JD Vance: JD Vance, the Vice President, believes progress is being made in negotiations to ensure Iran never has a nuclear weapon.
Xi Jinping: Xi Jinping is meeting with Donald Trump to discuss the Iran war and other issues. China's stance on the conflict and its potential role in mediation are key.
May 13, 2026 · 13 articles
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International
JD Vance: JD Vance, Vice President of the United States, commented on progress in talks with Iran and leads an anti-fraud task force, also addressing Donald Trump's comments on the economy and his successor.
Xi Jinping: Xi Jinping is meeting with Donald Trump to stabilize the relationship between China and the United States, particularly regarding trade and Taiwan.
May 13, 2026 · 8 articles
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International
JD Vance: JD Vance, US Vice President, met with the Qatari prime minister to discuss bilateral relations, the situation in Iran, and regional security, focusing on liquefied natural gas markets.
Xi Jinping: Xi Jinping, President of China, is scheduled to meet Donald Trump to discuss applying pressure on Iran to resolve the conflict and has previously criticized US actions.
Apr 27, 2026 · 49 articles
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International
JD Vance: JD Vance, the Vice President of the United States, denied Donald Trump's comments about the US economy not being a major factor in seeking a resolution with Iran, highlighting mixed messaging within the administration.
Xi Jinping: Xi Jinping, as the President of China, issued a stark warning to Donald Trump regarding Taiwan, emphasizing the potential for conflict if the issue is mishandled. He also expressed a desire for cooperation over confrontation and discussed trade and economic ties.
May 14, 2026 · 36 articles
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International
JD Vance: JD Vance, Vice President, has contradicted Donald Trump's statements regarding the U.S. economy's role in Iran negotiations, leading to mixed messaging.
Xi Jinping: Xi Jinping is the leader of China and is hosting Donald Trump for a summit to discuss various geopolitical and economic issues. China's economic ties to Iran and its stance on Taiwan are key discussion points.
May 13, 2026 · 25 articles
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International
JD Vance: JD Vance, as the Vice President of the United States, leads the US delegation in the peace talks, playing a high-stakes role in negotiating a resolution to the conflict despite his limited diplomatic experience.
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.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
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Domestic
JD Vance: JD Vance, the Vice President, defended Donald Trump's remarks as a 'misrepresentation' and faulted the Biden administration for the inflation problem, despite the current inflation rate being higher than when Donald Trump took office.
Xi Jinping: Xi Jinping hosted Donald Trump during his state visit to China, where they discussed potential trade deals. Xi Jinping congratulated Donald Trump on his successes.
May 16, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
JD Vance: JD Vance, the US Vice President, is leading the American delegation for planned Iranian-US talks in Islamabad.
Xi Jinping: President Xi Jinping has not publicly commented on the conflict but his country's intervention reflects its ability to maintain strong ties with various nations while protecting its economic interests.
Apr 09, 2026 · 12 articles
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International
JD Vance: JD Vance, as Vice President of the United States, met with Donald Trump to discuss the war.
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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International
JD Vance: JD Vance, the Vice President, provided mixed messaging regarding Donald Trump's statements on the U.S. economy's role in Iranian negotiations, indicating internal administration disagreements.
Xi Jinping: Xi Jinping, as the President of China, is the other central figure in the bilateral talks with Donald Trump. He emphasizes avoiding conflict and seeks a new model for major-power relations, particularly concerning Taiwan and trade, which impacts China's international standing and economic policies.
May 14, 2026 · 15 articles
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International
JD Vance: JD Vance led a United States delegation for talks with Iran in Pakistan, which ultimately failed to produce a deal.
Xi Jinping: Xi Jinping, China's President, is scheduled to meet with Donald Trump at a high-profile summit, where the Iran conflict is likely to be a topic of discussion.
May 06, 2026 · 24 articles
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International
JD Vance: JD Vance's office has been involved in negotiations with ByteDance — TikTok Shop, indicating his role in the ongoing discussions.
Xi Jinping: Xi Jinping, as the President of China, is expected to approve any final agreement for ByteDance — TikTok Shop's sale, indicating China's influence over the transaction.
Jun 18, 2025 · 13 articles
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International
JD Vance: JD Vance led a US delegation for talks with Iran in Pakistan, though these talks failed to result in a deal.
Xi Jinping: Xi Jinping, as the President of China, is scheduled to host Donald Trump for a high-profile summit, which could be a platform for further discussions on the Iran conflict.
May 06, 2026 · 57 articles
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International
JD Vance: JD Vance's political prospects are complicated by the war in Iran, as higher prices for gas and fertilizer affect voters.
Xi Jinping: Xi Jinping, as President of China, is noted by Donald Trump for China's reliance on oil from the Strait of Hormuz, making China's stance on Iran's actions significant.
May 05, 2026 · 18 articles
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JD Vance: JD Vance was initially expected to head the United States delegation for peace talks but Donald Trump later stated he would not go, highlighting the disarray in the United States' diplomatic efforts.
Apr 19, 2026 · 62 articles
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JD Vance: JD Vance was criticized by Tim Walz for campaigning for Viktor Orbán and backing far-right parties in Europe.
Apr 17, 2026 · 35 articles
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Oct 27, 2025 · 9 articles
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Feb 14, 2026 · 7 articles
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International
Feb 04, 2026 · 6 articles
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Business
Feb 04, 2026 · 7 articles
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International
Feb 04, 2026 · 8 articles
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Regulatory
Jan 23, 2026 · 38 articles
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International
Jan 14, 2026 · 7 articles
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Mar 25, 2026 · 7 articles
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Apr 12, 2026 · 167 articles
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