Trump's shift from China critic to Xi's host

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President Donald Trump, who once campaigned on confronting China, will host Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state dinner Thursday, marking a dramatic shift to praising the geopolitical rival. Trump has given Xi a pass on issues like satellite imagery for Iran and voter file access, while his tariffs backfired as China leveraged rare earth monopolies to force a trade armistice. Trump has also undermined alliances that previously pressured Beijing. The visit may lack policy deliverables, with the relationship itself as the main outcome. Critics warn Trump's personal approach undermines U.S. competition as China expands manufacturing and AI dominance.


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