US President Donald Trump left Beijing following talks with Chinese officials, announcing broad trade agreements while offering limited detail on Taiwan and Iran issues.
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United States President Donald Trump departed China on Thursday following a three-day visit to Beijing, his first trip to the country during his second term. Trump announced several broad trade deals during the visit but provided little clarity on progress regarding Taiwan or the US-Israeli conflict in Iran.
The visit was marked by ceremonial elements, including a greeting from children waving flags, a military honour guard, and a private tour of a secretive former imperial garden. Trump also visited the 15th-century Temple of Heaven during his time in the country.
Trump spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One after departing Beijing Capital Airport on his return to the United States. Both the US and Chinese sides characterized the visit in terms of business-focused engagement, though specific details on major policy breakthroughs remained limited.
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