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"Donald Trump wrapped up his China trip in Beijing on Friday as seen in full extended coverage of his departure. Foreign Minister Wang Yi stepped in to say China's goodbyes as the US president prepared to depart on Air Force One on Friday. Trump is also seen doing his signature 'fist pump' from the top of the airstairs, as he boarded the plane. On Friday, Xi Jinping hosted Trump in Zhongnanhai for a more personal head-to-head and garden walk. Trump was caught on camera asking if other foreign leaders received the same special treatment there - and Xi reportedly replied that it was 'extremely rare'! The US leader also told reporters during their Friday bilateral that they had 'very similar' views on Iran and 'want that to end'. He repeated the invitation for Xi to visit him on September 24 this year. On Thursday, Trump was treated to the official welcome in Beijing and the two held expanded talks. Xi warned that mishandling Taiwan could push the two countries towards 'clashes and even conflicts.' He also cautioned against the 'Thucydides Trap'. It refers to when a rising power - Athens in ancient Greece- clashes with an established one - Sparta - apparently referencing the rise of China and potentially conflicts with the US. At the state banquet the Chinese leader called on the US not to 'mess up' their relationship. Trump also risked insulting his hosts by telling them 'American travellers to China helped spread literacy and modern medicine' - although did thank Xi effusively for the visit. "
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