Trump Arrives in Beijing; Scholars Predict Xi Jinping Will Face a Negotiation Expert
U.S. President Trump arrived at Beijing International Airport on May 13 at 19:50, commencing a three-day state visit.
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The Forecast for the Trump- Xi Meeting Has Been Released, and the Atmosphere Near the U.S. Embassy is Notably Tense
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