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Trump alleged China took US election data. Its leader is still planning for a lavish state visit to the US
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 17, 2026
· 6 min read
By Kevin Liptak, CNN
(CNN) — Ordinarily, a claim like the one President Donald Trump leveled at China in prime time this week might herald a major rupture in ties with Beijing.
“The People’s Republic of China carried out what is believed to be the largest compromise of election data in histor...
Key takeaway By the next day, a White House official said planning for Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s lavish state visit to Washington in two months was continuing apace.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso residents may wonder how the tensions between the US and China will affect local trade and business relationships. As a major border city, El Paso's economy is closely tied to international trade, and any disruption in US-China relations could have significant implications for local businesses and jobs. The fact that planning for Chinese leader Xi Jinping's state visit to the US is proceeding despite President Trump's allegations against China suggests that the administration is seeking to maintain a delicate balance in the relationship. This balance will be worth watching, particularly in cities like El Paso that rely heavily on global trade. The potential consequences of a trade dispute or other economic repercussions could be felt deeply in the local community, making it essential for El Pasoans to stay informed about developments in US-China relations.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? By Kevin Liptak, CNN
(CNN) — Ordinarily, a claim like the one President Donald Trump leveled at China in prime time this week might herald a major rupture in ties with Beijing.
“The People’s Republic of China carried out what is believed to be the largest compromise of election data in histor...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 17, 2026 by KVIA ABC-7 and curated for The El Paso readers.
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