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Asia markets mostly set to rise as investors watch second day of Trump-Xi summit
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Xi-Trump summit in Beijing heralds start of constructive, stable relations
Through the meticulously planned welcome ceremony and Xi Jinping’s remarks, Beijing has emphasised the importance of stable bilateral ties to the world
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Xi-Trump summit in Beijing heralds start of constructive, stable relations
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Trump China visit LIVE: US president, Xi Jinping continue US-China summit with discussions on Iran, trade and Taiwan
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Trump voices hope relations with China will be 'stronger, better than ever before'
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Lawyers aim to block Trump order that would create eligible voter list
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Xi promised not to send military equipment to Iran – Trump
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· RT
Xi promised not to send military equipment to Iran – Trump
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· RT
'Productive and peaceful' first day of Israel and Lebanon talks as Trump discusses Iran with Xi
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CIA director has met officials in Havana for talks, Cuba claims
Visit comes after US-Cuba relations deteriorated significantly, with Washington imposing a fuel blockade on the island in January
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Donald Trump hails Xi Jinping 'great leader' but tensions remain over Taiwan
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Trump’s Beijing trip is looking as successful as anyone could’ve hoped
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Children greet Trump in Beijing
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Trump-Xi summit live: Xi promises not to give Iran arms, Trump says
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