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Trump offers platitudes while Xi warns of possible confrontation during China summit
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BEIJING (AP) — President Donald Trump began his trip to Beijing on Thursday by telling Xi Jinping “it’s an honor to be your friend,” even as his Chinese counterpart offered a cautionary warning about avoiding a possible clash between the two nations.
Key facts
The stark contrast in tone underscored just how far apart the leaders remain on thorny issues including the war in Iran, trade disputes and Washington’s relationship with Taiwan — and suggested that Trump and Xi’s highly anticipated
The Trump administration has approved an $11 billion weapons package for Taiwan, but has yet to begin fulfilling it
Comments follow elaborate welcome ceremony
Trade and Taiwan discussions also could be intense
before with regards to U.S.-China relations, dating back to as early as 2014
China’s leader included it in his messages to Trump’s predecessor, Democratic President Joe Biden, in 2022 and 2024
Summary
The stark contrast in tone underscored just how far apart the leaders remain on thorny issues including the war in Iran, trade disputes and Washington’s relationship with Taiwan — and suggested that Trump and Xi’s highly anticipated meetings are likely to be longer on pageantry and symbolism than major breakthroughs.
In remarks before their meeting at the Great Hall of the People moved behind closed doors, Trump was full of platitudes, saying of Xi, “You’re a great leader. Sometimes people don’t like me saying it, but I say it anyway, because it’s true.”