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Trump breaks silence on reports he's seeking ‘Summit’ with Chinese President Xi Jinping; ‘I may go to China, but…’
Donald Trump indicated a possible visit to China but refuted claims of seeking a summit with Xi Jinping during trade talks.
US President Donald Trump has indicated that he would visit China soon, but he has denied reports that he is looking to meet with Beijing counterpart Xi Jinping in the midst of heated trade talks between the two economic heavyweights.
“The Fake News is reporting that I am SEEKING a ‘Summit’ with President Xi of China. This is not correct, I am not SEEKING anything!” Trump said in a post on Truth Social from Scotland, where he concluded a five-day trip on Tuesday.
“I may go to China, but it would only be at the invitation of President Xi, which has been extended. Otherwise, no interest! Thank you for your attention to this matter.”
According to a Reuters report this week, Trump and Xi's staff have discussed arranging a meeting between the two leaders, possibly during the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting in South Korea, which is scheduled for October 30–November 1.
It's unclear if there have been any conversations about Trump visiting China in person.
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