Here's why Trump's been so keen on Xi's visit
President Donald Trump has been talking about Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit for months, the BBC's Sarah Smith looks at why.
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Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Sarah Smith is a commentator discussing the Epstein case.
Xi Jinping is the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of China.
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President Donald Trump has been talking about Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit for months, the BBC's Sarah Smith looks at why.
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