Trump Congratulates Xi Jinping After China’s Party Congress, Plans Talks on North Korea, Trade

Trump Congratulates Xi Jinping After China’s Party Congress, Plans Talks on North Korea, Trade
U.S. President Donald Trump (L) and Chinese leader Xi Jinping (R) walk together at the Mar-a-Lago estate in West Palm Beach, Florida, on April 7, 2017. Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images
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After the 19th National Party Congress concluded in China, a week-long political conclave in which Chinese leader Xi Jinping has successfully consolidated his power and appointed his allies to top leadership positions, President Donald Trump sent a message of congratulations.
Trump wrote on Twitter on Oct. 25: “Spoke to President Xi of China to congratulate him on his extraordinary elevation. Also discussed NoKo & trade, two very important subjects!”