- President Trump thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping for a "magnificent welcome" at a lavish banquet in China, describing their talks as "extremely positive and productive."
- Trump emphasized the "special relationship" between the United States and China, highlighting historical ties dating back to the American Revolution.
- Trump extended an invitation to President Xi and his wife for a state visit to the White House on September 24.
- During the banquet, Trump avoided mentioning contentious issues, while Xi called for the U.S. and China to be "partners rather than rivals."
- Despite public pleasantries, a Chinese readout indicated Xi warned Trump about the dangers of mishandling the Taiwan issue, a topic Trump publicly sidestepped.
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