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Trump wants to visit China as president, US report says

The incoming US leader is interested in making the trip during his first 100 days, and has discussed it China’s Xi via their representatives

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US President Donald Trump waves during a joint press event with China’s President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing in November 2017. Photo: Reuters

US president-elect Donald Trump has told advisers he wants to travel to China after he takes office, The Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, quoting people familiar with the discussions.

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Trump has expressed interest in travelling to China in his first 100 days in office, the report said, citing one of the people.

Trump’s inauguration is Monday, and Chinese state news agencies said on Friday that Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng will attend as Beijing stands ready to strengthen cooperation.

Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, through their representatives, have discussed meeting in person, with one option involving the incoming American president inviting the Chinese leader to the US, the WSJ added.

The Chinese embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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