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Trump Dismisses Report of Chinese Satellite Support Before Jordan Attack
A newspaper reported that some Chinese groups may have given Iran satellite pictures before an attack in Jordan.
The attack happened in July and killed three American troops.
The report was based on unnamed U.S. officials.
It did not say that the Chinese government directly helped Iran.
President Donald Trump said he did not think the report was a major issue.
He said China spies on the United States and the United States spies on China.
Trump also said he still had a good relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The two leaders were expected to meet in the United States on September 24, but China had not officially confirmed the meeting.
Donald Trump rejected a report that Chinese entities provided Iran satellite images before an attack in Jordan.
The July attack killed three United States troops, according to the report.
The Wall Street Journal cited unnamed U.S. officials and did not allege direct involvement by Beijing.
Trump said China and the United States conduct similar surveillance activities.
Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping were expected to meet in the United States on September 24, though China had not confirmed the meeting.
- Who
- U.S. President Donald Trump, Iran, Chinese entities, and Chinese President Xi Jinping are central to the report and response.
- What
- The Wall Street Journal reported that Chinese entities may have provided Iran satellite imagery before an attack that killed three U.S. troops; Trump dismissed the significance of the report.
- Where
- The attack occurred in Jordan, and Trump discussed the matter aboard Air Force One while returning to the United States.
- When
- The attack occurred in July, and Trump discussed the report on September 13; a Trump-Xi meeting was expected on September 24.
- Why
- The imagery was reportedly obtained before the attack, while Trump sought to downplay tensions involving China and Iran.
Report Raises Concern
Trump Downplays Allegations
Possible Chinese assistance
Report Raises Concern
The Wall Street Journal, citing unnamed U.S. officials, reported that Chinese entities supplied satellite imagery to Iran before the attack.
Trump Downplays Allegations
Trump dismissed the report's significance and said China and the United States conduct similar surveillance activities.
Role of Beijing
Report Raises Concern
The reported transfer of imagery raised questions about China's relationship with Iran and its possible support for Tehran.
Trump Downplays Allegations
The officials cited by the Wall Street Journal did not allege direct involvement by the Chinese government, and Trump emphasized his positive relationship with Xi Jinping.
Key facts
- Reported source
- The Wall Street Journal, citing unnamed U.S. officials
- Reported recipient
- Iran
- Reported providers
- Unidentified Chinese entities
- Attack location
- Jordan
- Casualties
- Three U.S. troops were killed
- Trump-Xi meeting
- Expected in the United States on September 24, but not officially confirmed by China
- Verification status
- Reuters said it could not immediately verify the Wall Street Journal report
Quotes
Donald Trump
U.S. president speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One
“When they say China spies on us, I say you’re right and we spy on them too.”
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“I think he’s behaved reasonably well, and we behave reasonably well.”
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Sources
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