New York Times

1. For Trump, the Iran War Looms Over China Summit

   The balance of power between the United States and China had shifted in Beijing’s favor even before the war in Iran began in February.

2. Why the Bombing of Iran Tied the U.S. More Closely to China

   As the U.S. tries to rebuild its weapons stockpiles drained in the Iran war, it will need access to rare-earth minerals, an industry China dominates.

3. U.S. Intelligence Shows Iran Retains Substantial Missile Capabilities

   Secret new assessments say Iran has operational access to 30 of its 33 missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting that its military remains far stronger than President Trump has asserted.

4. Trump and Xi: Beneath the Pomp and Niceties, a Geopolitical Rivalry

   The relationship between the two leaders is marked just as much by mistrust and confrontation as it is by niceties.

5. How China Sent a Message to Trump on His Arrival

   Beijing welcomed President Trump with a high-ranking vice president, but the choice of a ceremonial leader suggests China is trading symbolism for substance.