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

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

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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.
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.
May 12, 2026 · 7 articles
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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.
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.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
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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.
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.
Apr 24, 2026 · 52 articles
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Xi Jinping: Xi Jinping, the Chinese leader, is expected to be pressed by Donald Trump to help resolve the standoff with Iran.
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.
May 12, 2026 · 7 articles
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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.
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.
May 12, 2026 · 7 articles
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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.
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.
May 17, 2026 · 7 articles
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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.
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.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
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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.
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.
May 09, 2026 · 6 articles
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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.
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.
May 09, 2026 · 9 articles
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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.
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.
May 14, 2026 · 6 articles
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Xi Jinping: Xi Jinping is mentioned in the context of Donald Trump's upcoming meeting in China.
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.
May 08, 2026 · 22 articles
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Xi Jinping: Donald Trump is scheduled to meet President Xi Jinping in China, which is a factor in the pressure to resolve the conflict.
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.
May 09, 2026 · 47 articles
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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.
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.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
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Apr 11, 2025 · 6 articles
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Apr 15, 2026 · 7 articles
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