Why Were These C.E.O.s in Beijing With Trump?
Some of America’s most powerful C.E.O.s accompanied President Trump to Beijing during his summit with President Xi Jinping of China. Our reporter Ana Swanson explains what they were hoping to gain fro
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Trump says China to buy 200 Boeing planes, much lower than expected
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Trump says he discussed Taiwan arms sale with China’s Xi Jinping
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Trump, Xi discuss Strait of Hormuz as Chinese vessels transit key waterway
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US President Donald Trump described his country’s relationship with China as ‘one of the most consequential’.
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