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Trump courts Xi with pomp as China seeks greater global influence

Washington Post Politics Thursday 24 September 2026, 13:00 UTC By Michael Birnbaum 1 min read
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Chinese President Xi Jinping was expected to push President Donald Trump on Thursday for a larger role in managing global affairs as the two leaders kicked off a day of pomp and meetings, opening Xi’s rare state visit to Washington. Democracy Dies in Darkness Trump courts Xi with pomp as China seeks greater global influence The Chinese leader is expected to press Washington on Taiwan, while Trump wants help on manufacturing and restraint on Iran.

Chinese President Xi Jinping was expected to push President Donald Trump on Thursday for a larger role in managing global affairs as the two leaders kicked off a day of pomp and meetings, opening Xi’s rare state visit to Washington. Democracy Dies in Darkness Trump courts Xi with pomp as China seeks greater global influence The Chinese leader is expected to press Washington on Taiwan, while Trump wants help on manufacturing and restraint on Iran.
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