President Trump softened much of his stance toward China as he prepared to host its leader. But his disregard of a topic that has consumed him — the 2020 election — was particularly stark.

WASHINGTON (AP) — When Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington on Wednesday, he’s expected to get a rare greeting from President Donald Trump, who will be on the tarmac to welcome his counterpart’s plane instead of waiting for him to drive up to the White House.

Warmth on display in Washington contrasts significantly with the language Trump has used to characterise Beijing and Xi.

Today, President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump concluded a historic state visit with His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People’s

Democratic Representative Jason Crow is calling out President Trump’s lavish welcome for Chinese President Xi Jinping. Crow—who previously co-wrote a letter urging the administration to challenge Beijing over its support for Iran in the war—tells Erin Burnett quote,

After a day filled with words of mutual admiration, the two world leaders toasted each other at dinner as tech titans mingled with Trump’s cabinet.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that he asked U.S. President Donald Trump to press China’s leader to use Beijing’s influence over Moscow in a diplomatic effort to get Russia to end its 4½-year-long invasion of Ukraine.

The lavish state dinner included tech billionaires, red tablecloths, bok choy and festive toasts.