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Trump Arrives in Beijing for Key Summit with Xi

U.S. President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, marking the first visit by a U.S. leader to China since 2017. The two leaders engaged in discussions lasting over two hours, addressing key issues including trade, Taiwan, and the Middle East, with Xi emphasizing the importance of managing the Taiwan situation prudently to avoid conflict. Trump is accompanied by executives from major American companies, including Tesla's Elon Musk and Nvidia's Jensen Huang, as he seeks to encourage deeper business cooperation between the two nations.

Turkey Lifts Trade Restrictions with Armenia

Turkey has lifted restrictions on direct trade with Armenia, allowing goods to cross the border without needing to be re-registered by a third country, a significant move towards normalizing relations after the border was closed in 1993. Turkish Foreign Ministry Spokesman Oncu Keceli stated that technical work to open the shared border is ongoing, while Armenian officials welcomed the decision as a step towards full diplomatic relations. This development follows previous agreements to improve ties, including the resumption of direct flights and eased visa restrictions.