Trump arrives in Beijing for talks with China’s Xi on Iran war, trade and US arms sales to Taiwan
- On Thursday, President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing for a bilateral summit, marking Trump's first visit to China in 9 years.
- Ahead of the summit, the Embassy reiterated its position on 'four red lines' in China-US relations: 'The Taiwan Question', 'Democracy and Human Rights', 'Paths and Political Systems' and 'China's Development Right'.
- Accompanied by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Trump received a ceremonial welcome at the Great Hall from the Liberation Army Honour Guard Battalion.
- Discussions include Iran, trade, and technology, as Jinping stated, 'I look forward to our discussions on major issues important to our two countries and the world.'
- Trump affirmed both nations will 'have a fantastic future together' and noted, 'We've had a fantastic relationship,' framing the summit as foundation for strengthened China-US ties.
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