Trump Heads to Beijing as China Quietly Keeps Iran’s Oil Economy Alive

Trump Heads to Beijing as China Quietly Keeps Iran’s Oil Economy Alive ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1. UPSC CSE Subs at Lowest EVER Prices, Start UPSC Prep India's MOST Toppers Producing Team, Starting at just ₹22,999. Subscribe Now: https://unacademy.com/goal/upsc-civil-services-examination-ias-preparation/KSCGY/subscribe?plan_type=plus&referral_code=WORLDAFFAIRS 2. 🔗 💾 Download FREE PT730 2 years CA Compilation https://unacademy.com/content/upsc-current-affairs/ --------------------------------------------------------------------- In this video, Aditya Sir covers 0:00 - Introduction to Trump's China Visit 1:43 - US Strategy: Choking Iran's Supply Lines 2:15 - Objectives of the Trump-Xi Meeting 3:24 - Failure of the 'Economic Fury' Operation 4:30 - How China Bypasses Sanctions (Shadow Trade) 5:27 - The Iran-China Barter/Infrastructure System 6:17 - De-dollarization and Moving Away from SWIFT 7:05 - Visualizing the Barter Mechanism 8:34 - Use of Hong Kong-based Shadow Companies 9:08 - Impact on China's Trade Surplus and Tech Imports 9:50 - Conclusion and Geopolitical Outlook Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing to pressure China over Iran sanctions is facing a major challenge as reports reveal Beijing is quietly importing up to 90% of Iran’s oil through hidden barter systems, shadow fleets, and offshore trade networks. From Hong Kong front companies to secret oil-for-tech exchanges, China’s growing economic ties with Tehran are weakening Washington’s “Maximum Pressure” strategy. Here’s how Xi Jinping’s parallel trade system is helping Iran bypass US sanctions and reshaping global geopolitics in 2026. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 📌 Subscribe and hit the Bell Icon so you never miss a Current Affairs breakdown — analysed through the UPSC lens. 🔔 World Affairs by Unacademy — Every major global event, decoded for UPSC aspirants. 🎯 For Unacademy Subscription details, check the Pinned Comment below. 📲 *Stay Connected with Us* 🔗 WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaUhAfeEAKWEJHvqQZ2E~ 🔥 Let’s Crack It ! #Trump #DonaldTrump #XiJinping #China #Iran #IranOil #USChina #Beijing #IranSanctions #TrumpVsXi #Geopolitics #WorldNews #MiddleEast #ChinaIran #USIran #OilTrade #ShadowFleet #HormuzStrait #EconomicWar #GlobalPolitics #Tehran #USSanctions #BreakingNews #InternationalNews #ChinaNews #IranNews #TradeWar #TrumpNews #AsiaPolitics #firstpost Trump China Iran news today Trump Xi Jinping Beijing meeting 2026 China buying Iranian oil secretly Iran sanctions evasion explained Trump Iran pressure campaign China Iran shadow trade network Beijing helping Iran bypass sanctions Iran oil exports to China 2026 Trump vs Xi over Iran China Iran barter trade system Iranian oil shadow fleet explained Strait of Hormuz crisis latest US China Iran tensions 2026 Hong Kong front companies Iran trade Trump foreign policy latest China Iran military cooperation Iran drone deals with China Xi Jinping Iran oil strategy US sanctions on Iran failing China Iran economic partnership Trump Beijing summit news