China's top diplomat signals preparations underway for Trump-Xi meeting as geopolitical tensions mount. Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized Sunday that both nations need to make thorough preparations for the planned presidential visit scheduled for late March, despite uncertainty over exact dates. The meeting comes amid significant tensions over the Iran conflict and trade tariffs. Wang stressed the importance of U.S.-China cooperation, warning that turning away from dialogue would lead to mutual misperception and conflict that could harm the global economy. The visit would mark the first trip by a sitting U.S. president to China since 2017. Analysts question whether the trip will proceed on schedule given recent military escalations in the Middle East, but Wang reiterated calls for ceasefire and de-escalation in the region.
