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Trump denies seeking summit with Xi, says he ‘may’ visit China

Trump denies seeking summit with Xi, says he ‘may’ visit China

Summary

President Donald Trump has stated he is not seeking a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping but mentioned he might visit China if invited. Reports have suggested discussions about a potential meeting during an Asia trip later this year, although nothing is confirmed.

Key Facts

  • President Trump denied seeking a summit with China's President Xi on his Truth Social platform.
  • Trump mentioned he might go to China but only if President Xi invites him.
  • News reports said Trump and Xi might meet during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in South Korea from October 30 to November 1.
  • Trump and Xi last met in person at the G20 summit in Japan in 2019.
  • The US and China are in talks to reduce trade tensions following US tariffs on Chinese goods.
  • US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng had trade discussions in Sweden.
  • The current trade negotiations are part of a truce that ends on August 12, but this deadline might be extended.
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