https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/in-a-signal-to-trump-beijing-hosts-iranian-diplomat-ahead-of-u-s-china-summitContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/in-a-signal-to-trump-beijing-hosts-iranian-diplomat-ahead-of-u-s-china-summithttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/in-a-signal-to-trump-beijing-hosts-iranian-diplomat-ahead-of-u-s-china-summit#u73934Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:45:40 +0000China is hosting Iranian diplomat Abbas Araqchi for official talks as Beijing signals its position to Donald Trump before an upcoming U.S.-China summit. Chinese officials have affirmed support for Iran and expressed a willingness to safeguard its legitimate rights, while simultaneously urging both Washington and Tehran to exercise restraint and revive diplomatic negotiations. This diplomatic outreach occurs as China warns against the conflict spilling over into Yemen.Why it mattersThe diplomatic movement follows a costly war between the U.S. and Iran. The U.S. government reports spending $33.4