Trump said he is okay with Iran suspending nuclear programme for 20 years, but there has to be a real commitment; Trump leaves China; Trump said they may or may not approve Taiwan weapons; Iranian Foreign Minister remarked contradictory messages from the US remain the main issue & "we have received messages from the US saying that they are seeking continued talks".

The meeting of the superpowers will likely be overshadowed by the war in the Middle East, which has seen the crucial Strait of Hormuz effectively closed - sending global energy…

Energy spike from Middle East turmoil adds pressure to Trump-Xi trade agenda