{ US President Donald Trump is seeking to delay a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in China. The meeting was scheduled to take place in the coming weeks, but Trump has cited the ongoing conflict in the Middle East as a reason for the delay. The Chinese government has not yet commented on the delay.

The delay in the meeting is significant because it comes at a time of heightened tensions between the US and China. The two countries are engaged in a trade war, and the meeting was seen as an opportunity for the two leaders to discuss a potential trade deal. The delay has raised concerns about the ability of the two countries to reach a deal.

The delay in the meeting is likely to have significant implications for the global economy. The US and China are the world's two largest economies, and a trade deal between the two countries could have a major impact on global trade. The delay has also raised concerns about the ability of the two countries to work together on other issues, such as security and climate change.}