- President Trump concluded a two-day summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping with no major agreements, though both sides agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump confirmed he discussed in detail a delayed $14 billion U.S. weapons sale to Taiwan, but emphasized avoiding war with Ch
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