BY TYLER DURDEN
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026 – 10:30 AM
Summary:
- Trump says Boeing Secured a 200 ‘Big’ jet order from China
- Trump says President Xi wants Hormuz reopened, won’t give Tehran weapons
- Trump, Xi Put Hormuz, Iran, Trade, Taiwan At Center Of Historic Beijing Summit
Boeing-China Jet Deal
A highly anticipated Boeing jet deal appears to have materialized after the first day of President Trump’s summit with President Xi Jinping.
Fox News reports that Trump said Boeing secured an order for 200 "big" jets from China. He said the order was initially for 150, but the final figure will be 200
Trump Says China Will Help On Reopening Hormuz
It is nearly midnight in Beijing, and President Trump is still speaking on the record with corporate media, offering additional insight on the first day of the summit and state banquet with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
In comments to Fox News, Trump said Xi offered to help pressure Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, signaling that Beijing may be willing to use its leverage over Tehran.