China’s Ministry of Defense signaled it’s open to building trust with Washington, following President Donald Trump’s meeting with Xi Jinping last week.
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[01] VerifiedCore event reported by 16 independent outlets across the spectrum.
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Where they stand
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“Takeaways from Trump's trip to China”
“Trump-Xi 'amazing' summit brings tactical truce, not major reset”
“Trump and Xi move towards business-first relationship after Beijing ...”
“Trump and Xi Are Set to Meet Again. Here's What to Know.”
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Mainstream Conservative
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