US Envoy: Trump Told China Aid to Iran Unacceptable

U.S. Ambassador to China David Shinn told CNBC that President Donald Trump directly informed Chinese President Xi Jinping that Chinese assistance to Iran is unacceptable. Shinn stated that the U.S. had made its position clear weeks prior, emphasizing that any direct or indirect aid, including intelligence, components, or military equipment, would not be tolerated.

According to the ambassador, President Trump reiterated this message during recent White House discussions with Xi. Shinn described it as a "repeated message" that the U.S. has consistently conveyed to China. The U.S. has been concerned about China's economic and military support for Iran, particularly in light of international sanctions and Iran's destabilizing activities in the region.