Donald Trump begins two-day state visit to China

Trump and Xi at start of state visit

The red carpet was rolled out for President Donald Trump as he arrived in Beijing at the start of a two-day state visit.

China’s President Xi Jinping told Trump that China and the US should be partners, not rivals.

Away from the handshakes and smiles, the serious business begins with trade talks, the war in the Middle East, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and sovereignty of Taiwan likely to feature.

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