President Donald Trump departed Washington for a crucial summit in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping amid rising tensions over the ongoing Iran conflict. Before leaving the White House, Trump expressed optimism about the meeting, saying “good things are going to happen,” while downplaying differences with Xi on Iran. The U.S. president has reportedly urged China to use its influence over Tehran to help end the two-month-long war or encourage Iran to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The high-stakes talks are expected to focus on global security, trade relations, and growing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.