President Donald Trump gets a grand sendoff as he boards Air Force One while leaving Beijing.
Air Force One lifted off after U.S. PresidentDonald Trumpwrapped up his visit to China where he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week.
The president spoke to the press aboard Air Force One, calling Xi "an incredible guy."
Trump indicated that Xi asked him whether he'd defend Taiwan. "I said, I don't talk about that," the U.S. president said.
The visit between the two leaders occurred amid the ongoing U.S. conflict with Iran, as America continues to conduct a blockade against the Islamic Republic.
A White Housereleaseabout a meeting between Xi. Trump read, in part, "The two sides agreed that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open to support the free flow of energy. President Xi also made clear China’s opposition to the militarization of the Strait. any effort to charge a toll for its use, and he expressed interest in purchasing more American oil to reduce China’s dependence on the Strait in the future. Both countries agreed that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon."
While speaking at a banquet, President Donald Trump invited Xi. his wife to visit him at theWhite Houselater this year.
"And tonight it is my honor to extend an invitation to you. Madame Peng to visit us at the White House this September 24th, and we look forward to it," he said.
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Trump added, "I'd now like to raise a glass. propose a toast to the rich and enduring ties between the American and Chinese people. It's a very special relationship," he said.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
Alex Nitzberg is a writer for Fox News Digital.
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