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Pomp and toasts: Day 2 of Trump and Xi in DC

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Real event · politics · 2026-09-25

Pomp and toasts: Day 2 of Trump and Xi in DC

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Pomp and toasts: Day 2 of Trump and Xi in DC

Xi’s first visit to Washington in a decade was a display of pomp and pageantry.

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The visit was marked by ceremonial events and discussions.

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