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Trump praises 'happy and beautiful' children during crucial Xi summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping issued a stark warning to Donald Trump , stating that mishandling tensions over Taiwan could lead to conflict and push US-China relations into a dangerous situation, identifying it as the primary issue during a private meeting.

This private admonition regarding Taiwan stood in contrast to the leaders' public remarks, where Donald Trump expressed honour in being Xi's friend and Xi advocated for the two nations to be partners rather than rivals.

Donald Trump was accorded a lavish welcome in Beijing , featuring a military parade, red carpets, and enthusiastic children, and later joined Xi Jinping for a tour of the historic Temple of Heaven ahead of a state banquet.

Accompanying Donald Trump was a high-profile delegation of American business leaders, including…