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US President Donald Trump wrapped up his official visit to the Chinese capital Beijing, announcing trade agreements he described as “exceptional” with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. The agreements included vital sectors such as aviation, energy and agriculture, while Beijing pledged not to provide military assistance to Iran.
US President Donald Trump concluded his official visit to the Chinese capital Beijing, after intensive talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping that resulted in the signing of trade agreements that he described as "exceptional." The US presidential plane took off from Beijing airport for Washington, amid official optimism that bilateral relations would improve. During his tour of Zhongnanhai Gardens, the headquarters of the Chinese leadership, Trump expressed his full satisfaction with the results of the talks, stressing that The agreements concluded are “great for the two countries” and that they “have reached solutions to problems that others have been unable to solve.” For his part, the Chinese president described the visit as"historic," noting the establishment of "a new bilateral relationship based on constructive strategic stability." In a subsequent television interview, Trump revealed the details of the trade agreements, confirming China's agreement to buy 200 large Boeing aircraft, in addition to expressing interest increased purchases of U.S. oil and soybeans. The discussions also included the development of protocols for cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence, with guarantees to prevent non-state actors from accessing advanced technologies. In the geopolitical context, Trump confirmed that he had obtained a Chinese pledge not to provide military aid to Iran, noting that Xi Jinping expressed his readiness to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. China's Foreign Ministry issued a statement calling for “a comprehensive cessation of and durable to fire” in the Middle East and reopen shipping lanes. However, the Taiwan issue cast a shadow over the visit, with the Chinese president warning that mishandling the issue could lead to a"conflict" between the two countries. The US Treasury Secretary stressed that US policy towards Taiwan has not changed, while Taipei thanked Washington for its“ repeated confirmation of support, ”indicating the continuing complications in this sensitive file.
Source: Al-Wehda Al-Arabia News Portal
