The Korea Times
In his first visit to China in nearly nine years, U.S. President Donald Trump’s summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping managed to portray an ambience of coexistence and cooperation, despite some barbs traded. Notably, Thursday’s meeting centered Iran, Taiwan and trade issues. The White House said the two sides agreed that the Strait of Hormuz should "remain open" and that Iran should not possess nuclear weapons, while the Chinese foreign ministry reiterated its stance on the Iran war. The absence of major differences and blow-ups, along with trade deals forged, are the key points of the summit. Much hinged on this meeting, which had been delayed due to the war in Iran. The ceremonial pomp was befitting of the occasion. Trump and Xi visited the Temple of Heaven complex and Zhongnanhai compound, which is adjacent to the Forbidden City. Synonymous with China’s power, it hosts the Chinese leader’s primary residence as well as central government headquarters. The public exchanges between the two were sufficiently welcoming and friendly, more so on the part of the U.S. president. T
Go to News Site