US-China summit: Trump says Xi pledged not to provide military equipment to Iran

US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping held a summit in China, where Trump stated Xi pledged not to provide military equipment to Iran. Xi warned that Taiwan remains the most sensitive issue in US-China relations, calling it a potential 'very dangerous situation' if mishandled. Trump also reported Xi offered help resolving the Middle East conflict, though US Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarified Washington is not seeking Beijing’s assistance. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) praised the summit, noting the world economy faces an 'adverse scenario' with prolonged risks. IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack said recent disruptions in US-Iran talks and global supply chains have worsened economic prospects, shifting the outlook from a 'reference' forecast. She added that high-level dialogue between the US and China could ease trade tensions and reduce uncertainty, benefiting both economies and the global market. White House officials were warned of cybersecurity risks before traveling to China, receiving burner phones and instructions to avoid personal devices. Sources told CNN that Secret Service agents and delegation members were advised their hardware could be compromised, with most officials leaving personal devices behind or disabling them during transit. The leaders will meet again for tea and a diplomatic lunch before Trump departs for Washington. The IMF will release an updated economic assessment in July, but Kozack emphasized that anchored inflation expectations and accommodative financial conditions provide some stability amid global challenges.