China & Barack Obama
33 shared events · Importance 11 · Last updated Jun 03, 2026
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China: China is involved as the US imposed sanctions on entities facilitating Iranian oil shipments to China, and its President Xi Jinping is scheduled to meet with Donald Trump.
Barack Obama: Barack Obama>>> is referenced as the former US President who oversaw the previous Iran nuclear agreement, which Donald Trump>>> criticizes as flawed.
May 02, 2026 · 472 articles
International
China: China's foreign minister called for a comprehensive ceasefire, influencing the situation due to China's close economic and political ties with Iran.
Barack Obama: Barack Obama's administration negotiated the Iran nuclear deal, which Donald Trump criticizes, using it as a benchmark for his own negotiations with Iran.
May 25, 2026 · 35 articles
International
China: China, as Iran's top trading partner, is involved in discussions to resolve the Middle East crisis, with Pakistani officials visiting to discuss mediation efforts.
Barack Obama: Barack Obama is mentioned in the context of a 2015 nuclear deal where some frozen assets were returned to Iran, which was later criticized by Donald Trump.
Jun 03, 2026 · 17 articles
International
China: China has drawn lessons from the US military's shortcomings against Iranian tactics, and Gulf states have been drawn closer to the US and away from China due to the conflict.
Barack Obama: Barack Obama>>> is mentioned as the former US President who brokered the 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran>>>, which Donald Trump>>> later abandoned. His legacy serves as a point of comparison for current negotiations.
May 23, 2026 · 27 articles
International
China: Two Chinese tankers laden with oil exited the Strait of Hormuz, indicating a potential easing of the conflict's impact on global energy supplies, which positively affects China's energy security.
Barack Obama: Barack Obama>>> is mentioned as his nuclear agreement with Iran>>> is being compared to the current emerging deal, which Donald Trump>>> scrapped during his first term.
May 19, 2026 · 327 articles
International
China: China was cited as a security concern in the Arctic and in defense industry discussions.
Barack Obama: Barack Obama was the last U.S. president to visit Turkey in 2015, providing a historical context for the current visit by Donald Trump.
Apr 20, 2026 · 317 articles
International
China: China is a potential alternative partner for Saudi nuclear development; the deal sidelines Chinese involvement.
Barack Obama: The Obama administration finalized the UAE deal and later negotiated the Iran nuclear deal, which Trump withdrew from.
Mar 09, 2018 · 305 articles
International
China: A China-based oil refinery and shipping companies involved in transporting Iranian oil are facing economic sanctions from the United States.
Barack Obama: The nuclear agreement reached with Iran>>> by former President Barack Obama>>> is referenced as a point of comparison and criticism for the current emerging deal, which Donald Trump>>> had previously scrapped.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
International
China: China>>> has economic ties with Iran>>> and has been urged by the United States>>> to help broker a peace agreement, while also having its tankers transit the Strait of Hormuz>>>.
Barack Obama: Barack Obama is mentioned in the context of the 2015 Iran deal, which is unfavorably compared by some Republicans to the current negotiations.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
International
China: Mentioned as a threat in the Arctic region alongside Russia.
Barack Obama: Referenced as having previously sought burden-sharing in NATO.
Jul 08, 2026 · 6 articles
International
China: China is referenced as a rival and a country that retaliated against US tariffs. Its role is peripheral but relevant to US trade strategy.
Barack Obama: Former US President who also blocked Keystone XL, mentioned in context of the pipeline's history.
Aug 16, 2026 · 261 articles
International
China: China is involved in diplomatic efforts to mediate the US-Iran conflict, with its President meeting Pakistan's Prime Minister to discuss the deal. Its role as a major global power and potential mediator is relevant to the peace process.
Barack Obama: Barack Obama is mentioned in the context of the 2015 Iran deal, which is unfavorably compared by some Republicans to the current negotiations.
May 24, 2026 · 104 articles
Domestic
China: China>>> is referenced by Donald Trump>>> as having a ballroom, which he uses to justify the White House project.
Barack Obama: Barack Obama>>> nominated Judge Patricia Millett>>> to the bench.
May 24, 2026 · 31 articles
International
China: China is reportedly assisting Iran in restarting the production of critical weapons systems.
Barack Obama: Former President Barack Obama>>> is mentioned in the context of the 2015 nuclear deal, which Donald Trump>>> criticized for returning frozen assets to Iran>>>.
May 18, 2026 · 309 articles
International
China: China was informed by Pakistan about the progress in US-Iran negotiations, indicating its interest in regional stability.
Barack Obama: Barack Obama's administration negotiated the Iran nuclear deal, which Donald Trump criticizes, using it as a benchmark for his own negotiations with Iran.
May 25, 2026 · 6 articles
International
China: Mentioned as competitor in infrastructure.
Barack Obama: Former president; Emanuel served as his chief of staff.
Apr 20, 2026 · 35 articles
Domestic
China: Scott criticized Chinese debt diplomacy; mentioned in context of 2006 election.
Barack Obama: Former US president; Scott posed for photo with him.
Jul 15, 2026 · 27 articles
International
Barack Obama: Barack Obama is mentioned as a past president who set a 'red line' on chemical weapons use in Syria but did not follow through with military action, serving as a comparison for Donald Trump's current situation with Iran.
Jan 13, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Barack Obama: Donald Trump criticized Barack Obama's nuclear deal with Iran, reiterating his long-standing derision of that framework as a factor in the current tensions.
Mar 17, 2026 · 108 articles
Domestic
Barack Obama: Former United States President Barack Obama sent congratulations, viewing the victory as a win for democracy.
Apr 06, 2026 · 329 articles
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