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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 Xi 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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President Donald Trump held a highly anticipated summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday (May 14). Both sets of minutes released after the meeting stated that the two leaders discussed trade and economic cooperation and international and regional issues. However, the two official reports showed significant differences in focus and wording: the White House highlighted market access, investment, fentanyl, agricultural produ…

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Day one of Trump's China visit as it happened: Xi cautions US over Taiwan, leaders discuss trade and Iran

The first visit by a U.S. president since 2017 to the United States' main strategic rival has several high-stakes issues on the agenda.

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Trump visits Xi in Beijing: The great powers USA and China meet at a rare meeting. They lead a bitter trade conflict. However, it is also about something else. China's head of state Xi Jinping used the visit of US President Donald Trump to Beijing for a warning to the USA to Taiwan. Although both sides tried to start the multi-day state visit to establish a more stable relationship between the world's largest economies. Xi also made it clear, ac…

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According to US President Trump, China's head of state Xi has offered to contribute to the settlement of the conflict with Iran.

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Summit in Beijing: Behind much praise reigns rivalry around Taiwan, trade and raw materials – with consequences for Germany.

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