Trump and Xi Meet in Beijing, Announce Boeing Jet Purchases
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing. The two leaders discussed trade and critical minerals. A Chinese pledge to buy two hundred Boeing jets was the main concrete announcement.
rediff.comU.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing after months of anticipation. The meeting produced a Chinese pledge to buy two hundred Boeing jets and assurances on critical minerals.
The two sides also discussed Taiwan.
Trump made comments on the issue during the meeting. Melanie Hart, senior director of the Atlantic Council’s Global China Hub, said the meeting left several issues unresolved. Further details on the purchase commitments and mineral assurances were not released.
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