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U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson Visits China

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson traveled to Beijing in the last weekend of September to discuss North Korea, trade and the upcoming state visit by Trump in November. Secretary Tillerson met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other Chinese officials during a series of meetings over the weekend.
Outcomes: 
Tillerson, facing criticism at home for his muted impact as the top U.S. diplomat, will be laying the groundwork for Trump’s planned visit to China in November.
Government?: 
Yes
Type of Exchange: 
diplomatic
Partners: 
United States Government
Chinese government
Sponsor(s): 
United States Government
Chinese Government
Participants (Types): 
politicians, government officials
Exchange Date: 
Friday, September 29, 2017 to Sunday, October 1, 2017
Continuing: 
No
Image: 
Level of Government: 
national
Location: 
Beijing, China
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