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Trump warns Xi over Iran arms, criticizes Fauci's COVID response

Former US President Donald Trump expressed disappointment regarding potential Chinese arms sales to Iran, citing a personal promise from Xi Jinping not to engage in such dealings. Trump also reiterated his criticism of Anthony Fauci's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, suggesting Fauci protected China. These statements precede a planned trip by Xi Jinping to Beijing. AI

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Trump warns Xi over Iran arms, criticizes Fauci's COVID response

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Khushboo Razdan ·

    ‘Quite disappointed’? Trump’s mixed signals ahead of Xi’s September trip

    US President Donald Trump said he would be “quite disappointed” if his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping broke a personal promise not to arm Iran, even as he revived his accusation that long-time US health official Anthony Fauci helped shield Beijing from scrutiny over the origins o…