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Trump-Xi summit day one in Beijing—Taiwan warning, Boeing 500-plane package emerges

Xi singles out Taiwan as "most critical issue" and warns of "conflict and confrontation" if mishandled. After U.S. tariff cut from 145% to 30% and China's 125% to 10% took effect 5/12, the two agree on "constructive strategic stability" framework for three years. Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg joins Trump's delegation; 500 737 MAX orders plus 100 787s take shape as core package.

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