No Need for Trump to Visit China: Stilwell

Retired Air Force Brigadier General David R. Stilwell discusses Iran's oil impact on China, President Trump's planned visit to Beijing, and the major meetings taking place there.
Published: 3/6/2026, 12:00:55 AM EST

To discuss Iran's oil impact on China, President Donald Trump's planned visit to Beijing, and the major meetings taking place there, we spoke with retired Air Force Brigadier General David R. Stilwell. He served as the U.S. defense attaché in Beijing and as assistant secretary of state.