On his way back from China, President Trump told reporters, “We’ve settled a lot of different problems that other people wouldn’t have been able to settle.” But China’s support for Iran and American support for Taiwan are two things that weren't settled
Clip: What role does China play in resolving the Iran war?
May. 15, 2026 AT 9:57 p.m. EDT
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Clip: Did Xi get what he wanted out of Trump's China visit?
President Trump left China more or less empty-handed after his two-day summit in Beijing. The panel discusses if Xi Jinping got what he wanted out of Trump's visit to China.
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