Is China emerging stronger from the Iran-US conflict?
- Saibal Dasgupta
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES May 13, 2026, 14:18 IST IST
More than ever before, Donald Trump needs a grand slam during his May 14-15 trip to China to compensate for damage to his reputation caused by the war he started with Israel against Iran, and to prepare for midterm elections in November. But is Beijing in the mood to load him with trophies that he can wave before his constituents?