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China invites Trump's press secretary to visit after toilet comment

Updated 2026-10-17 · told from many outlets at once

Katie Zacharia said China lacked proper toilets during her 2010s visit, and was invited to return by Beijing. She made controversial remarks and was recently appointed to the White House.

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