Trump and Xi Meet in US, No Breakthroughs on Key Disputes

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Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met in the US, pledging friendship and cooperation, but offered no new resolutions on the disputes dividing their nations. Trump claimed progress at a Friday tea, saying the talks benefited both countries. The summit was marked by ceremony, yet no diplomatic breakthroughs were announced. Media access was restricted, with the Trump administration attempting to exclude several major outlets. A closed-door meeting yielded few public details, and a trade war solution was postponed. A temporary truce was extended to January 10. China highlighted Taiwan as a remaining issue, urging the US to adopt a "correct" stance on the matter.


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