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Busan (South Korea): Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, the leaders of the world’s two biggest military and economic powers, held intensive talks on Thursday in Busan, a resort on the Pacific Ocean in the southern corner of South Korea. Both claimed that the talks were successful.
It is also worth noting that the two presidents met face to face after six years. The world is watching today’s talks as the US and China have been locked in a trade and tariff war for months.
Shaking hands with Xi at the beginning of the talks, Trump said that we are going to make this meeting a success. He (Xi) is a tough negotiator who is not good. But we know each other well. We also have a very good relationship.
Trump further said that it is an honor to meet Xi. He has been my friend for a long time. He is a very, very special person. We agree on many things. We want to agree on many things today. President Xi is a great leader of a great country. It is an honor to meet him. At the end of the talks, Trump also announced a 10% tariff reduction.
Xi also mentioned the trade relations between the two countries during these talks and said that it is natural for disputes to arise on some issues. But our relationship is moving in the right direction.
Xi further said that amidst stormy winds and waves and challenges, you and I are taking the helm of the US and China. China’s development is also moving forward in the footsteps of your Make America Great Again, and a huge ship made of China and America is moving forward even in a stormy ocean. I have been saying for years that China and America should remain partners and friends. History has taught us that.
