US steps up pressure on China on chips and Iran ahead of Trump-Xi talks

The US is intensifying geopolitical pressure on China through semiconductor restrictions and strengthened Iran sanctions, amid tensions before Trump-Xi negotiations.

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These measures aim to weaken Sino-Iranian cooperation while limiting China's access to strategic technologies.

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