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As Xi Visits Washington, Trump Plays Down China’s Actions Against U.S. Interests

NEWS DESKUnited States
PUBLISHEDSep 23, 2026, 9:14 PM
What the source reports
Despite the rivalry between the United States and China, President Trump has repeatedly found ways to give President Xi Jinping of China a pass, portraying him more as a personal friend than a competitor.
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