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Trump Praises Xi, Thanks China, Russia for Iran Ceasefire

6/17/2026

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Trump Praises Xi

President Donald Trump called Chinese leader Xi Jinping a “total gentleman” while honoring 80th birthday with a dinner-match on Lawn.
Reporters said President Donald Trump thanked Chinese leader Xi Jinping and President Vladimir Putin for helping U.S.-Iran reach a cease-fire.
The White House refused to clarify the assistance, sending State Department inquiries back to itself.
Chinese and Russian embassies did not comment on Trump’s remarks.

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Trump Praises Xi

House Select Committee on China chair John Moolenaar demanded China release Min Zin immediately, calling the detention unjust.
President Donald Trump publicly thanked Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin for helping secure the initial Iran cease-fire.
The Chinese and Russian embassies in Washington did not respond to requests for comment.
Trump has not addressed State Department claims Chinese firms tried shipping MANPADS to Iran.

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Trump Praises Xi

President Donald Trump called Chinese leader Xi Jinping a “total gentleman” while honoring 80th birthday with a dinner-match on Lawn.
Reporters said President Donald Trump thanked Chinese leader Xi Jinping and President Vladimir Putin for helping U.S.-Iran reach a cease-fire.
The White House refused to clarify the assistance, sending State Department inquiries back to itself.
Chinese and Russian embassies did not comment on Trump’s remarks.

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