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"US President Donald Trump lauded his visit to China in brief remarks to the press upon arrival at the White House on Friday. "All I can say is - that was a great success," he explained. "It was fantastic. We made great deals. We did great trade deals." "We have great relationships and a lot of things have happened and you'll be hearing about them," he continued. "But that was a tremendous success. I think it really was a historic moment!" 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 potential 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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