Xi Jinping to Trump: "Wishing You a Speedy Recovery"

At the G20 summit held in Osaka, Japan, last June, U.S. President Donald Trump (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping met for a bilateral meeting.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Chun-hee] Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a message of consolation to U.S. President Donald Trump, who tested positive for the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) and is undergoing treatment.

On the 3rd, CCTV reported that President Xi sent a message to President Trump saying, "I hope President Trump and his wife recover their health as soon as possible." This message of consolation was sent just one day after President Trump revealed his COVID-19 diagnosis on Twitter on the 2nd (local time).

Hua Chunying, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated on Twitter the previous day, "I am saddened to hear that President Trump and his wife tested positive," and added, "I hope they recover quickly and are okay."

On the other hand, Hu Xijin, editor-in-chief of the state-run Global Times, tweeted that "this is the price paid for underestimating COVID-19," while many comments on related articles expressed mocking sentiments such as "I hope COVID-19 defeats President Trump" and "This is a National Day (October 1) gift," referring to China's founding anniversary.

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