Heading into the summit, Beijing and Washington will likely reaffirm their shared intention to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore stability in the region.

Iran and the US face renewed tensions over wartime negotiations, with Trump's upcoming China trip adding complexity to the standoff.

While not immune to disruptions in Hormuz, Beijing has used numerous approaches to reduce its vulnerability

The US has little leverage to force China to accept its demands

China experts expect Trump and Xi may announce trade deals or other agreements, such as a Chinese purchase of U.S. agricultural products or Boeing aircraft.

There is no quick fix to the economic and political damage from the war.

Heading into the summit, Beijing and Washington will likely reaffirm their shared intention to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore stability in the region.