Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism about reaching a fair trade agreement with China, downplaying concerns over potential conflict regarding Taiwan. Speaking ahead of a scheduled meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at an upcoming economic conference in South Korea, Trump suggested that China had no intentions of invading Taiwan, emphasizing the strength of the U.S. military as a deterrent.

"I think we'll end up with a very strong trade deal. Both of us will be happy," Trump stated. He acknowledged that Taiwan would likely be discussed during the meeting but maintained a confident stance on the matter.

Meanwhile, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer adopted a firmer tone, accusing China of engaging in "economic coercion" against firms involved in strate

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