Bangladesh, May 15 -- United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded high-level meetings in Beijing on Friday with both sides emphasizing economic cooperation, strategic stability, and the importance of keeping global trade routes open amid rising tensions in the Middle East. The summit, described by Trump as highly productive, resulted in announcements of major trade understandings and fresh dialogue on artificial intelligence, while also drawing global attention to Chinas position on the Strait of Hormuz crisis.

Trump arrived in Beijing earlier this week seeking to strengthen commercial ties with China while addressing several contentious geopolitical issues. His administration aimed to secure agreement...