Trump, Xi begin talks on trade, Iran and Taiwan

The leaders of the world's two biggest superpowers, China and the United States, have kicked off a meeting amid heightened geopolitical tensions. Follow DW for more.

• Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump are holding private talks on Thursday in Beijing
• Trump is expected to ask for Xi's help in resolving the war with Iran
• China trip may end up focusing more on pageantry and symbolism than major breakthroughs

Welcome to DW's coverage of the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing from May 13-15.