China Daily EU Chief Says Donald Trump Deserves Credit For Talks With Kim Jong Un Despite Being 'Disgusting Racist'

China's state-owned media E.U. Bureau Chief called former President Donald Trump a "disgusting racist" but said he deserves some credit for peace efforts with North Korea.

What Happened: Chen Weihua, replying to a user on Twitter, wrote, "Trump is a disgusting racist. But to be fair, he deserves some credit for peace efforts, such as talks with North Korea."

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