Trump Reaffirms Chinese President Xi Jinping's U.S. Visit on Sept. 24, Plans State Dinner

U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed on the 4th, local time, that Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the United States on the 24th alongside his wife, Peng Liyuan.

Speaking at an executive order signing ceremony at the White House, President Trump said, "President Xi is coming on September 24. We look forward to it. He is a wonderful gentleman."

He added, "We get along very well. We have a very good trade relationship. They are also a competitor, but I have a great relationship with President Xi," and noted, "President Xi is coming with his beautiful wife."

President Trump also stated, "We will have a state dinner, and we are going to do great things with China."

"China has taken advantage of us for a long time. I don't blame them," Trump said. "As you know, we had people sitting behind this desk who weren't smart, but we have been getting along very well with China."

While criticizing past presidents for allowing the U.S. to be taken advantage of by China during their terms, he reiterated his claim that he has maintained a good relationship with China since taking office.

The upcoming U.S.-China summit between President Trump and President Xi will take place about four months after Trump's state visit to Beijing in mid-May.

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