POLITICS
Trump welcomes Xi to White House after years of China criticism
President Trump is hosting Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the White House this week, marking a shift from his previous campaign rhetoric that characterized China as an economic threat to the United States. Trump's earlier statements focused on China's impact on American factories and the middle class.
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Left-leaning outlets frame Trump's pivot as a reversal of his previous strong stance against China, noting the contrast between his past rhetoric describing China as a menace and his current diplomatic approach.
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Right-leaning outlets report on Trump's shift similarly, acknowledging his prior criticism of China's economic impact while covering the current White House visit as a notable change in approach.