Trump praises US-China friendship at state dinner with Xi Jinping
The two superpowers signaled a push for greater dialogue despite ongoing differences over Iran, Taiwan, AI and trade.
US President Donald Trump praised the friendship between the United States and China during a state dinner held in honour of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The event brought together the leaders of the two superpowers, who have sought to project a message of greater dialogue despite a range of ongoing disagreements.
Among the points of difference between the two countries are Iran, Taiwan, artificial intelligence and trade, all of which remain sources of friction in the broader US-China relationship.
The state dinner is seen as part of a broader diplomatic effort by both sides to manage tensions while continuing engagement on shared interests.
Neither side detailed specific agreements or outcomes stemming from the dinner itself.
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- Trump praises US-China friendship at state dinner with Xi Jinping — Al Jazeera — All
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