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Trump and Xi Jinping Reaffirm Joint Goal of Denuclearizing North Korea | Axios Times

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WorldMay 18, 2026, 4:23 AM

Trump and Xi Jinping Reaffirm Joint Goal of Denuclearizing North Korea

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have reaffirmed their shared objective of denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula during a two-day summit in Beijing, while also opposing the imposition of transit fees through the Strait of Hormuz. The joint statement reflects ongoing diplomatic efforts amid strained bilateral ties and Middle East tensions.

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According to a White House statement released on May 11, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping confirmed their 'shared goal' of denuclearizing North Korea during a two-day summit in Beijing that concluded on Friday.

The two leaders also expressed opposition to any actions aimed at imposing fees for transit through the Strait of Hormuz. The joint statement comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East region concerning maritime security.

The U.S.-China summit took place against a backdrop of volatile bilateral relations, with focus areas including trade, regional security, and strategic cooperation.

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