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US-China Relations and Diplomatic Developments
Ukrainian President Zelensky announced that the U.S. will allow Ukraine to build Patriot missiles, following a meeting with President Trump. Meanwhile, major networks rejoined the White House TV pool after a CNN standoff, and U.S. Ambassador Perdue defended Trump's visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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The Hill
President Trump praised Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, for their visit to the U.S., saying “great strides” have been made without giving any details. “We've had a tremendous visit from two spectacular people, and we've really enjoyed it,” Trump said at the tea ceremony in th
2026-09-25 16:04 UTC
The Hill
David Perdue, the U.S. ambassador to China, defended President Trump on Friday as the U.S. leader concludes a lavish state visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping without major agreements. “The old adage of deliverables in a relationship that we have with China is really not measurable in many ways
2026-09-25 16:04 UTC
The Hill
The five major television networks were back in the White House television pool on Friday following their standoff with the White House over CNN’s access. CBS broadcasted the live feed for television outlets at the White House showing President Trump welcoming Chinese President Xi Jinping back to t
2026-09-25 16:06 UTC
The Hill
Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky said Friday that President Trump will allow Ukraine to build Patriot missiles, with “concrete agreements” in place between Kyiv and Washington. “There are concrete agreements regarding Patriot licenses,” Zelensky posted online, days after the two met on the side
2026-09-25 16:11 UTC