https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-80-grip-on-iranian-oil-looms-over-trump-xi-summitContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-80-grip-on-iranian-oil-looms-over-trump-xi-summithttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-80-grip-on-iranian-oil-looms-over-trump-xi-summit#u84321Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:00:41 +0000China controls 80% of Iranian oil exports, a dynamic that will feature in upcoming discussions between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping. While the U.S. seeks to curb Iranian funding, China continues to bypass sanctions to maintain its status as Iran's largest oil customer. Beyond energy, reports indicate China has provided significant military support to Iran. Some U.S. lawmakers and a Democratic senator are urging Trump to press Xi to end this support to mitigate the costs of the ongoing conflict with Iran.Why it mattersThe U.S. has implemented strict sanctions to isolate