U.S., China have ‘historic responsibility’ to further human development, says Xi as Trump welcomes him to White House

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“From the time of my first election in 2016, President Xi and I have forged a friendship, a truly great friendship, actually, built on mutual respect and the vital interests of our people,” President Trump said, treating Mr.

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  • “From the time of my first election in 2016, President Xi and I have forged a friendship, a truly great friendship, actually, built on mutual respect and the vital interests of our people,” President Trump said, treating Mr.
  • Reported by The Hindu and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:56:48 UTC.

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