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Why Xi Jinping skipped the UN after his Trump summit (opens the original)
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China touts multilateralism and growing soft power even as Beijing gives greater weight to its relationship with Washington Han Zheng, China’s vice-president, called on “major countries” to respect the sovereignty and security of Middle Eastern nations and bring about a two-state solution for the “Palestinian question” on Saturday at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in an implicit dig at the US and Israel. “Many months ago, Chinese officials said that Xi wouldn’t go to the UN unless it was to mark
Beyond the Rose Garden and the military review, Trump and Xi get down to business (opens the original)
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The two leaders have a host of hard issues – from AI to trade tariffs – to confront away from the cameras The two started the morning with a formal arrival ceremony on the White House South Lawn and Rose Garden that included nearly 500 military personnel, the Chinese and American national anthems played by the US Marine Band and opening remarks from both leaders. Both leaders sought to find areas of common ground, shared history and cultural touchstones, citing shared efforts during World War II
Xi lands in US for high-stakes summit with Trump amid deep tensions (opens the original)
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Chinese leader begins 48-hour visit as Trump seeks progress on AI, Iran, rare earths and trade, with expectations for deals low Chinese President Xi Jinping landed at Joint Base Andrews late Wednesday afternoon after a 15-hour flight where he was met on the tarmac by US President Donald Trump in an unusual move for a top American leader as the two sides extended a trade truce. Xi, accompanied by first lady Peng Liyuan, senior Chinese official Cai Qi, Foreign Minister Wang Yi and several other Ch
Trump built a US$5 million White House helipad. Don’t expect Xi Jinping to use it (opens the original)
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US president might aim to impress during Xi’s state visit, but Chinese protocol discourages its leaders from using helicopters “I’m sure Xi will appear impressed, like, oh, this is really remarkable. I’m never getting on,” said Yun Sun, senior fellow with the Stimson Centre. “I don’t think the Chinese security protocol will allow for a helicopter take-off or landing or for Xi Jinping to take a ride.” “They know how dangerous that thing is. It’s a flying coffin.”
‘To the victor belong the spoils’: Trump touts ‘America is back’ agenda at UN (opens the original)
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US president casts domestic policies as a global success while addressing conflicts, China and the prospect of renewed Iran talks US President Donald Trump addressed the global community on Tuesday morning with a speech that sought to justify his war with Iran, touted how he has “made peace” and argued that his “make America great again” policies benefit the world. His speech before the UN General Assembly came as the world grapples with years of conflict in Ukraine, Iran, Gaza, Sudan, Yemen and
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