Trump and Xi agree Strait of Hormuz 'must remain open': White House
In his state banquet speech in Beijing, US President Donald Trump extended an invitation to Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit the White House in September.
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US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping started a crucial series of meetings in Beijing on Thursday (May 14) in a US-China summit where stability in the relationship is the main goal of the two days of discussions.
Trump had arrived in China with accolades for his host, calling Xi a "great leader" and "friend", as he was welcomed with pomp and ceremony.
Xi, on his part, said the two sides "should be partners and not rivals".
He also highlighted the issue of Taiwan, saying that the US and China risk “clashes" if the matter is mishandled. "The Taiwan question is the most important issue in China-US relations," Xi said, according to state broadcaster CCTV.
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According to the White House, Trump and Xi agreed that the Strait of Hormuz "must remain open".
The trip to Beijing is the first by a US president in nearly a decade.
In his speech during an evening state banquet, Trump extended an invitation to Xi to visit the White House in September.
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