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Xi Jinping begins pivotal U.S. state visit amid rising global tensions

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Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in the United States for a state visit hosted by President Donald Trump, with trade, technology, Taiwan and international conflicts expected to dominate talks. The meeting is among the most consequential diplomatic developments reported today because it could affect relations between the world’s two largest economies and broader security crises.