China Denies Xi Told Trump Putin Would ‘Regret’ Invading Ukraine
China has denied a report claiming President Xi Jinping told President Trump that Putin would regret invading Ukraine. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs labeled the report as 'completely false.' This denial follows a Financial Times article suggesting Xi made the comments during Trump's recent visit to China.
- ▪China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied a Financial Times report about Xi's comments on Putin.
- ▪The report claimed Xi told Trump that Putin might regret the invasion of Ukraine.
- ▪The denial was reiterated by spokesperson Guo Jiakun at a press conference.
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BreakingBusinessBreaking NewsChina Denies Xi Told Trump Putin Would ‘Regret’ Invading UkraineByZachary Folk,Forbes Staff. I cover breaking news.Follow AuthorMay 19, 2026, 10:46am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplineChina denied a recent Financial Times report that the country’s President Xi Jinping told U.S. President Donald Trump that their Russian counterpart, President Vladimir Putin, might ultimately regret launching his country’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine—with China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs calling the report “completely false.”The Financial Times previously reported Xi made the comments to Trump during the U.S.
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