Trump offers warm welcome as China's Xi arrives for US visit
The US treasury secretary said that the US and China had reached an agreement to extend a trade truce as Xi began his visit.
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"The two countries should be partners rather than rivals."
— Xi Jinping , Politician
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Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Chinese Vice Premier meeting with Scott Bessent for trade talks.
First Lady of the United States known for her social initiatives.
Peng Liyuan is a Chinese folk singer and the wife of Xi Jinping.
Scott Bessent is the Treasury Secretary.
Founding pastor of Early Rain Covenant Church, serving a nine-year jail term.
Xi Jinping is the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of China.
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The US treasury secretary said that the US and China had reached an agreement to extend a trade truce as Xi began his visit.
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