During President Donald Trump's three-day visit to Beijing, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Washington aims to persuade China to play a more active role in addressing the Iran war crisis. Rubio described the conflict as a significant source of instability that threatens Asia's energy security. He noted that the U.S. hopes to convince China to encourage Iran to step back from its current actions in the Persian Gulf. Despite these discussions, Trump indicated he does not believe he needs Xi's help, asserting that the U.S. will prevail in the situation. Rubio characterized China as Washington's top political challenge but emphasized the necessity of managing this critical relationship to maintain global peace and stability. He stated that while the U.S. seeks cooperation, it will not allow China's rise to undermine American interests.