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Tillis says he wants to see Trump press China's Xi about helping Iran

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Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina suggested on CBS Evening News that President Trump should discuss with Chinese leader Xi Jinping the issue of China supporting Iran through oil purchases and by providing satellite targeting data. Tillis emphasized the importance of holding China accountable for actions he considers unacceptable, in order to maintain a productive relationship between the two countries.

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GOP Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina told CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil that he would like President Trump to pressure Chinese President Xi Jinping about China's support for Iran through oil purchases and by providing satellite targeting data. Tillis argued that if the U.S. wants a productive relationship with China, it must hold them accountable for unacceptable actions, such as supporting Iran which is under international sanctions.

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Tillis says he wants to see Trump press China's Xi about helping Iran GOP Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil that he would like to see President Trump press Chinese President Xi Jinping about supporting Iran through oil purchases and by providing the regime with satellite targeting data.

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🔮 Tillis says he wants to see Trump press China's Xi about helping Iran GOP Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil that he would like to see President Trump press Chinese President Xi Jinping about supporting Iran through oil purchases and by providing the regime with satellite targeting data.

2026-09-24 · CBS News

Tillis says he wants to see Trump press China's Xi about helping Iran · assertive framing

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"If we want to build a relationship, a productive relationship with XI Jinping and China, we also have to hold them accountable for things that are just simply unacceptable," Tillis said. asserted

Tillis → want → things