Trump welcomes China's Xi to Washington

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US President Donald Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for a lavish state summit expected to be heavy on symbolism but light on substance, with both leaders keen to showcase stable ties despite a deep underlying rivalry.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:46:11 UTC.

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