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Trump: China’s Happy US Doesn’t Have To Go With The ‘Ominous Alternative’ On North Korea
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President Donald Trump said Saturday that Beijing is pleased with Washington’s decision to pursue a diplomatic solution to the North Korean nuclear crisis, as opposed to the “ominous alternative.”
The president spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping Friday, according to the White House. The call followed a shocking announcement Thursday that Trump intends to meet face-to-face with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un to address the rogue regime’s illegal nuclear program.
Chinese President XI JINPING and I spoke at length about the meeting with KIM JONG UN of North Korea. President XI told me he appreciates that the U.S. is working to solve the problem diplomatically rather than going with the ominous alternative. China continues to be helpful!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 10, 2018
The details of the president’s meeting with the North Korean leader are still being sorted out.
The deal with North Korea is very much in the making and will be, if completed, a very good one for the World. Time and place to be determined.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 10, 2018
The Trump administration has continuously pressured China to rein in its nuclear neighbor, and China has taken steps to reduce bilateral trade and cut business ties, putting unprecedented pressure on the North’s economy. Trump has at times expressed frustration with China’s feet dragging, but he appears to be satisfied with China’s current behavior.
The president also spoke with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō Abe, who is apparently “enthusiastic about talks with North Korea.”
Spoke to Prime Minister Abe of Japan, who is very enthusiastic about talks with North Korea. Also discussing opening up Japan to much better trade with the U.S. Currently have a massive $100 Billion Trade Deficit. Not fair or sustainable. It will all work out!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 10, 2018
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