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Trump told Xi that China helping Iran is unacceptable, US ambassador says

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump made clear during candid talks at the White House with Chinese President Xi Jinping that Chinese help for Iran is unacceptable, US Ambassador to China David Perdue said on Friday. “We made it very clear to them weeks ago that, you know, any help that they would give Iran, whether it be direct or indirect, whether it be intelligence or parts or military…

Trump told Xi that China helping Iran is unacceptable, US ambassador says

During private discussions at the White House between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, US Ambassador to China David Perdue revealed that Beijing's assistance to Iran is deemed unacceptable, according to Perdue's recent interview with CNBC. Perdue stated that this stance was emphasized to the Chinese leadership weeks ago, and reiterated recently by Trump.

Perdue added that this is part of a persistent message being conveyed. The conversation between the two leaders, Perdue explained, is fostering a developing relationship of trust and they are addressing difficult issues together. The two sides' latest dialogue, Perdue said, indicates a growing level of intimacy in dealing with complex matters.

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