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Takeaways from Trump-Xi summit: Lots of pomp and even more punting on tensions in US-China relations
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Aamer Madhani, Didi Tang, Josh Boak, Paul Wiseman, Will Weissert And Courtney Bo , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· September 25, 2026
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Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping have wrapped up a three-day Washington summit that was heavy on pomp but light on substance. The U.S. president delighted in the personal rapport he says he's built with Xi, while the Chinese leader emphasized the two sides “must hold the line” to ensure th...
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