US President Trump reiterates WH Press Secretary Leavitt that meeting with China's Xi will take place in Beijing on May 14-15th before Xi will visit at a later date this year

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My meeting with the Highly Respected President of China, President Xi Jinping, which was originally postponed due to our Military operation in Iran, has been rescheduled, and will take place in Beijing on May 14th and 15th. First Lady Melania and I will also host President Xi and Madame Peng for a reciprocal visit in Washington, D.C., at a later date, this year. Our Representatives are finalizing preparations for these Historic Visits. I look very much forward to spending time with President Xi in what will be, I am sure, a Monumental Event. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP

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President Trump's confirmation of upcoming talks with China's Xi Jinping signifies a potential thaw in US-China relations, which could impact global markets. The timing is crucial, as trade discussions may influence currency valuations like the USD and JPY, along with commodities like gold and oil, depending on perceived outcomes of these high-level meetings.

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