Trump Says He's Not Seeking Summit With Xi but May Visit China
'The Fake News is reporting that I am SEEKING a 'summit' with President Xi of China. This is not correct, I am not SEEKING anything,' the president stated on Truth Social. 'I may go to China, but it would only be at the invitation of President Xi, which has been extended. Otherwise, no interest.'
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