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U.S. President Donald Trump has told Chinese President Xi Jinping that he will respect the “One China” policy, in a move that will ease tensions between the powers.

In his first conversation with Mr Xi since entering the Oval Office, Mr Trump said the White House would honour the “One China” policy under which the US recognises Beijing — and not Taipei — as the seat of the Chinese government.

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