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Trump-Xi Beijing agrees on three-year 'strategic stability' framework after tariff cuts

Xi flags Taiwan as paramount issue demanding careful handling. Trump brings Hormuz closure and Iran war to table. After 5/12 tariff rollback takes effect, both sign onto "constructive strategic stability" framework.

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