The Daily Beast Latest Articles | Trump Grovels to ‘Great’ Chinese Leader in First Key Meeting in Beijing by Catherine Bouris

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President Donald Trump praised Chinese President Xi Jinping during the opening of a two‑day summit in Beijing, marking the first visit by a sitting U.S. president since 2017. After a red‑carpet ceremony and photos at the Great Hall of the People, Xi welcomed Trump and warned the world was watching, invoking the “Thucydides Trap,” while Trump lauded Xi, the ceremony’s children, and described their bilateral relationship as the longest and most respectful ever between the two leaders. He highlighted the delegation of top CEOs—including Elon Musk, Tim Cook and Jensen Huang—and asserted a “fantastic future” together, emphasizing mutual respect for China. The summit, set to include talks, a banquet and a visit to the Temple of Heaven, will focus on trade and technology issues arising from recent U.S. tariff policies and seek cooperation on global challenges.

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