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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andrew Feinberg

Trump manages to avoid points of contention during banquet hall speech in China

Donald Trump Xi Jinping China
  • President Trump thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping for a "magnificent welcome" at a lavish banquet in China, describing their talks as "extremely positive and productive."
  • Trump emphasized the "special relationship" between the United States and China, highlighting historical ties dating back to the American Revolution.
  • Trump extended an invitation to President Xi and his wife for a state visit to the White House on September 24.
  • During the banquet, Trump avoided mentioning contentious issues, while Xi called for the U.S. and China to be "partners rather than rivals."
  • Despite public pleasantries, a Chinese readout indicated Xi warned Trump about the dangers of mishandling the Taiwan issue, a topic Trump publicly sidestepped.

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Trump sticks to the script as he lauds ‘special relationship’ with China and invites Xi to White House in September

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