Trump Says China Agreed to Buy 200 Boeing Jets
Trump said the deal could expand to 750 planes and give US farmers billions in soybean sales.
- In Beijing, President Trump announced that China agreed to purchase 200 Boeing aircraft and billions of dollars in American soybeans, with a potential commitment expanding to 750 planes using General Electric engines.
- Trump proposed Tehran suspend its nuclear programme for 20 years while signaling he might lift sanctions on Chinese companies accused of purchasing Iranian oil, amid heightened geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
- During the summit, Trump discussed Taiwan, fentanyl trafficking, and human rights with Chinese officials, insisting "I made no commitment on Taiwan" amid continuing Indo-Pacific tensions.
- The Chinese government indicated it is considering releasing detained pastors, though Trump described the case of Hong Kong media entrepreneur Jimmy Lai as a "tough one" during the two-day summit.
- Trump remarked that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces political difficulties regarding energy and immigration, while inviting Chinese officials to visit Washington in September to manage rivalry.
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The Beguiling Pageantry of Donald Trump’s China Visit
Evan Osnos on President Donald Trump’s state visit to China, where he and the Chinese President, Xi Jinping, held talks that yielded potential deals for airplanes and soybeans but no apparent agreement on Iran.
American arms deliveries to Taiwan have always been a cornerstone of regional peace and stability and are legally enshrined. Taiwanese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Chen Ming-chi said this on Saturday. And aircraft manufacturer Boeing confirmed on Friday that China plans to buy two hundred aircraft from the American company. Follow all developments in the United States via our live blog.
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Boeing signs a remarkable return to the Chinese market. Beijing has committed to buy 200 aircraft. ...
Trump’s China summit fails to produce breakthrough for release of Jimmy Lai
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