In contrast to his harsh words about China during the election campaign, US President Donald Trump showed warmth when receiving Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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| President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrive at Palm Beach International Airport on April 6, preparing for a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan. Photo: AFP. |
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| On the same day, Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan also landed at Palm Beach airport. Photo: Reuters. |
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| A ferry is waiting to welcome the Chinese President and his wife. Photo: Reuters. |
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| US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson went to the airport to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping. Photo: AFP. |
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| US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan at the Mar-a-Lago resort. Photo: AP. |
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| This is the first time the two leaders have met since the US presidential election, with Mr. Trump's frequent criticism of China. Photo: Reuters. |
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| The two sides chatted in the luxurious reception room of the Mar-a-Lago resort. Photo: Reuters. |
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| Previously, Mr. Trump predicted that the US-China summit would be difficult. Meanwhile, China hopes that the meeting between the two Chinese and US leaders will create a foundation for developing relations between the two countries. Photo: Reuters. |
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| The open schedule and private setting for the 24-hour summit were designed to allow the two leaders to interact, work and build relationships freely. Photo: Reuters. |
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| State banquet welcoming Xi Jinping at Mar-a-Lago. Photo: Reuters. |
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| President Trump shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at a state banquet. Photo: Reuters. |
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| During the state banquet, Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law and closest senior adviser, talked with Peng Liyuan, who is expected to demonstrate China's "soft power" during this visit. Photo: Reuters. |
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| Chinese media reports on Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the US. Photo: AFP. |
According to VOV
