Event Brief
U.S. and Chinese officials hold talks before Trump-Xi summit
Filed: Apr 30, 2026 at 5:05 PM ET
Summary: Top U.S. and Chinese officials held talks ahead of a planned Trump-Xi summit.
WHO: Top U.S. and Chinese officials
WHAT: Diplomatic and economic talks were held ahead of the planned Trump-Xi summit
WHEN: Apr 30, 2026 at 3:45 PM ET
WHERE: Washington
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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