Daily brief
President Trump is seeking a historic meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to six sources. The potential summit comes as the US engages in talks with Iran, with a former CIA official suggesting a 'handshake' deal between Trump and Xi could cut off Iran's weapons supply and end the conflict.
China is positioning to profit from the US-led war in Iran, with plans to turn the crisis to its economic advantage, according to two reports.
Chinese finance minister and central bank chief attended World Bank and IMF meetings in Washington, urging multilateralism amid global challenges.
New Zealand rejected accusations of Chinese sabotage.
Vietnam and China signed 32 cooperation agreements.