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  "publishedAt": "2026-05-14T13:33:09.000Z",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\n\nUS President Donald Trump praised \"extremely positive\" talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday at a state banquet in Beijing, attended by top leaders and business figures including Elon Musk and Tim Cook.\n\nThe two leaders closed out the first full day of their closely watched summit at the Great Hall of the People, beside Tiananmen Square.\n\n#### What did Trump and Xi say at the Beijing banquet?\n\nTrump told attendees that earlier meetings with the Chinese delegation had been \"extremely positive and productive.\" Xi said China's rise could go hand-in-hand with Trump's goal of making America great again, a direct nod to the president's signature political slogan. Trump also invited Xi and his wife Peng Liyuan to visit the White House on September 24.\n\n#### What was the atmosphere like at the Great Hall of the People?\n\nLive images ahead of the leaders' arrival showed a relaxed scene, with senior Communist Party officials chatting and smiling with members of Trump's administration.\n\nServers in traditional red clothing moved between tables adorned with colorful centerpieces. Attendees dined on Beijing roast duck, pork buns and tiramisu.\n\n#### What friction lies beneath the summit's positive tone?\n\nThe buoyant mood masked deep tensions between the world's two largest economies. Washington and Beijing have long clashed over trade, technology and Taiwan, the self-ruled island China claims as its own. Ties have grown more complicated since the United States and Israel launched the war with Iran on February 28, given China's role as Tehran's top oil buyer.\n\n#### Why did Xi warn Trump about Taiwan?\n\nXi cautioned Trump earlier in the day that American missteps on Taiwan could push the two countries toward conflict.\n\nTrump has not publicly addressed Taiwan since arriving in Beijing on Wednesday evening, deflecting repeated questions from reporters on the subject. Friday's agenda includes further talks, a tea reception and Trump's departure on Air Force One back to Washington.",
  "title": "Trump hails 'extremely positive' Xi talks at Beijing banquet as Taiwan warning looms"
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