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Xi's Washington visit draws Trump warmth, Capitol Hill fire

Chinese president gets state dinner while lawmakers from both parties denounce China's Iran support and Taiwan threats.

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What to know

  • Xi received a state visit with a formal dinner from Trump, but Capitol Hill lawmakers from both parties openly opposed the welcome and used the occasion to air grievances.
  • Lawmakers highlighted China's military support for Iran (endangering U.S. troops), harassment of the Philippines, and military threats to Taiwan as key concerns.
  • Republican senators pressed Trump to continue arms sales to Taiwan despite Xi's visit, citing prior commitments to deter Chinese invasion.

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Xi's Washington visit draws Trump warmth, Capitol Hill fire
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    Republican senators press Trump on Taiwan arms sales

    Sen. Mitch McConnell and three other Republican senators sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the administration to proceed with arms sales and military aid to Taiwan, citing previous commitments to deter Chinese invasion.

    “Quite frankly, had the White House asked me for advice, I would have suggested the president not invite Xi Jinping to Washington for such a lavish welcome here in the United States of America based on all of the troubling issues we have with President Xi and the Chinese Communist Party.”
    — Sen. Roger Wicker, Senate Armed Services Committee chair · source
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    House committee releases critical video of Xi

    The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party released a video detailing Xi's rise to power and labeling him "the biggest opponent of freedom and liberty in the world," which garnered over 245,000 views on X.

  3. background

    Wicker catalogs China grievances during state dinner — Wicker outlined issues Trump should raise with Xi at the state dinner, including Chinese Navy harassment of Filipino fishermen, Taiwan, and trade—while characterizing Xi as a brutal dictator.

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    Senate Armed Services chair Wicker opposes state visit — Sen. Roger Wicker, chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee, delivered remarks on the Senate floor opposing Xi's invitation, saying he would have advised the president not to extend such a lavish welcome given China's conduct.

  5. background

    Xi arrives in Washington for state visit — Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington for a lavish state visit hosted by the Trump administration, including a formal state dinner.

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  1. 2 outlets Trump is giving China's Xi a warm welcome. But criticism is loud on Capitol Hill

    first by Philadelphia Inquirer, 4h ago · also Associated Press