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In Pictures: Trump Hosted by Xi Jinping in High-Stakes China Summit

Xi urged a partnership with Trump as the leaders discussed trade, tariffs, Iran and Taiwan after a longer-than-expected summit meeting.

  • On Thursday morning, Chinese President Jinping greeted President Donald Trump in Beijing with a military band and flag-waving crowds at the Great Hall of the People.
  • The "Thucydides Trap" concept describes how tensions between rising and ruling powers often lead to war, a topic Jinping noted as central to the two nations' challenge.
  • Trump expressed confidence in the relationship, stating, "It's going to be better than ever before," during his opening remarks at the highly anticipated Beijing meeting.
  • Harvard professor Graham Allison told "Squawk Box Asia" he expects the trade truce reached in South Korea last fall will become a formal agreement.
  • The two leaders continue talks addressing trade, tariffs, Iran, and Taiwan, with global attention on the meeting broadcast by CCTV according to official English translation.
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The Latest: Trump wraps up China visit and holds private meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping

U.S. President Donald Trump wraps up his visit to Beijing on Friday with a private meeting at Chinese leader Xi Jinping's official residence before he departs for Washington.

·Toronto, Canada
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US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met in Beijing on Thursday for talks on trade, Taiwan and the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine. During the meeting, Xi Jinping warned of a potential conflict with Taiwan “if the issue is not handled properly.” The leaders also signaled a stable relationship between the countries.

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Donald Trump brukar vara den som anvoränder hotelser för att driva igenom sin vilja. I Beijing var det i stället Xi Jinping som krävde att USA byter politisk kurs, i fråga om Taiwan. Annars leather det till

·Stockholm, Sweden
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