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Morning news brief: Donald Trump's address to Congress; China on Taiwan, and more

Morning news brief: Donald Trump's address to Congress; China on Taiwan, and more

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US President Donald Trump mentioned war, trade, economy and more as he spoke during an address to a joint session of Congress at the US Capitol.

In other news, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said that China would "firmly advance" the push for reunification with Taiwan while opposing external interference.

Also, watch the interview of Belgium Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot.

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 US President Donald Trump speaks during an address to a joint session of Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on March 4, 2025. Photograph: (AFP)

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 China's President Xi Jinping (C) sings the national anthem during the opening session of the National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2025. Photograph: (AFP)

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