Trump and Xi Jinping Meet in Beijing Amid Tensions Over Taiwan

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President Trump met Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, where Xi warned that differences over Taiwan could lead to conflict between the two nations, emphasizing it as the 'most important issue'.
The meeting focused on building trust amid trade tensions and geopolitical strains.

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President Trump met Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, where Xi warned that differences over Taiwan could lead to conflict between the two nations, emphasizing it as the 'most important issue'. The meeting focused on building trust amid trade tensions and geopolitical strains.

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