Trump and Xi hold Washington summit on trade, AI, Taiwan and Iran, with limited breakthroughs

Last week, President Donald Trump hosted Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Washington, D.C. While the meeting featured considerable pageantry, including a state dinner and displays of American history, the real meat of the summit came from its deliverables. The summit appears to have met expectations, safeguarding American interests and offering no concessions on important U.S....

Over the better part of three days, President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington for a summit that drew international attention for its high-stakes agenda, from trade and AI to Taiwan. While some experts saw the summit as an exercise in kicking the can down the road on major issues, others emphasized the significance of Trump treating Xi as an equal on the world stage. Read more below.Sam Bresnick Research Fellow and Andrew W. Marshall Fellow at Georgetown’s Center for Security and Emerging TechnologyThe Xi-Trump summit yielded little progress on AI. Yes, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and The post Triumph or Procrastination? Experts Split on the Trump-Xi Summit appeared first on War on the Rocks.

China said on Tuesday that President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump agreed during Xi's state visit to Washington to build a “constructive” relationship of strategic stability based on “respect, fairness, and reciprocity”.Xi visited the US from September 23 to 25 at Trump's invitation. During the visit, the two leaders held talks on China-US relations as well as major international and regional issues.Yu Jing, spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in India, shared the remarks on X, citing China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson.China-US ties“From September 23 to 25, at the invitation of President Trump, President Xi Jinping paid a successful state visit to the US,” the post said.According to the statement, Xi and Trump had an “in-depth exchange of views” on major issues concerning China-US relations, world peace and development. The two sides also agreed to support each other in hosting the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting and the G20 Summit this year.China said it was ready to work with the US to implement the understandings reached by the two leaders and promote the “steady, sound and sustainable development” of bilateral ties.Xi and Trump met at the White House on September 24. China's Foreign Ministry said Xi called for the two countries to turn their shared vision of a constructive relationship of strategic stability into action, with cooperation as the mainstay, competition kept within proper limits and differences managed.Trump described Xi's state visit as a “great visit” and said the two countries should maintain dialogue, including on economic and trade issues and artificial intelligence.Goodman Scraps Sydney AI Facility Plan As Data Centre Boom Faces Community Backlash In AustraliaTrade and artificial intelligenceThe White House said the two countries had agreed to build a constructive relationship of strategic stability based on respect, fairness and reciprocity. It also said Washington and Beijing had established a new dialogue on “super intelligence” and agreed to create a bilateral communication channel for related incidents.China's Foreign Ministry said the two sides had agreed to establish a bilateral AI dialogue to discuss the risks and benefits of artificial intelligence, with the next exchange scheduled for November.During the White House talks, Xi said China and the US should make use of each other's strengths instead of guarding against each other in AI. He also called for joint efforts to prevent misuse and abuse of the technology.U.S. and China Announce Major Deal to Wipe Away Tariffs After Trump-Xi Meeting | Jack Davis, The Western JournalThe United States and China announced massive tariff cuts Monday on a wide range of items from each nation.Each country is cutting tariffs on $30 billion worth of… https://t.co/dxXYopWELI— Owen Gregorian (@OwenGregorian) September 29, 2026 APEC and G20 cooperationXi and Trump agreed to support each other in hosting the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting and the G20 Summit. Both sides said the two leaders intended to attend each other's meetings.The White House said the countries had also agreed on more favourable tariff treatment for non-sensitive goods and other economic measures as part of the outcomes of Xi's visit.China's Foreign Ministry said Xi's visit was his first state visit to Washington in 11 years.

At a high-profile summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Washington, there was much talk of trade and artificial intelligence. One of the most contentious issues, Taiwan, was only discussed in private.

Washington, Sep 27: US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have moved to ease tariffs covering $60 billion in two-way trade and opened a new dialogue on advanced artificial intelligence, producing the first concrete economic and technology outcomes from Xi’s state visit.Tariff measures announcedA White House fact sheet said the US-China Board of Trade had reached consensus on recommendations for “more favorable tariff treatment” covering $30 billion of non-sensitive goods in each direction.China’s official account used firmer language. It described an “arrangement for a 30-billion-US-dollar reciprocal tariff reduction” and said the two leaders directed their officials to implement it.JUST IN: The Trump Xi Summit is Already Delivering Big Time. There are announced major tariff cuts on $30 Billion in Goods and the Chinese has committed to buying U.S. Coal. And this is only the beginning.Developing...— Commentary Trump Daily Posts (@TrumpDailyPosts) September 26, 2026 Neither side disclosed the proposed tariff rates, the size of the reductions or when the changes would take effect.The American goods covered by the recommendations include agricultural products, fish and seafood, logs and wood products, cosmetics and medical devices. Chinese products include small appliances, toys, holiday decorations and children’s car seats.22 US Attorneys General Oppose Trump's $103,265 H-1B Visa Fee, Warn Of Teacher, Doctor And Nurse ShortagesTrade and investment talksThe Board of Trade also created a working group to address barriers facing agricultural trade. The mechanism and a separate US-China Board of Investment were chartered during Trump and Xi’s summit in Beijing in May and formally put into operation during the Washington visit.The investment board will discuss potential projects and obstacles. It is also intended to provide a regular channel for commercially significant investment disputes.The White House said China would import at least 10 million metric tonnes of US coal in 2027 and at least another 10 million tonnes in 2028. That commitment was not included in China’s published list of summit outcomes.Rare earths remain unresolved. Washington said the countries were continuing to work on American concerns about shortages of rare earths and other critical minerals. The goal was to restore shipments to appropriate levels. China’s statement did not mention the issue.US President Donald Trump Shares Map Calling Strait Of Hormuz 'Trump Strait' Amid Iran TensionsAI dialogue launchedXi said stable economic relations required cooperation as well as competition.“Cooperation is a two-way street. To keep the economic and trade ties stable, the list of cooperation needs to be lengthened, and the list of issues shortened,” he said, according to China’s Foreign Ministry.Technology was another major part of the talks. The White House said Trump and Xi agreed to use the term “super intelligence” rather than “artificial intelligence” for the emerging technologies covered by their discussions.They established a US-China Super Intelligence Dialogue to exchange views on the benefits and risks of the technology. Its next exchange is due by November. The countries will also create a bilateral communication channel for incidents involving advanced AI.China called the mechanism the China-US AI Dialogue and said its next exchange would occur in November. Xi also said, “AI must be kept under human control.”Also Watch:Future meetings plannedThe leaders agreed to pursue a “constructive relationship of strategic stability” based on respect, fairness and reciprocity. They plan to meet again at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen in November and the Group of 20 summit in Miami in December.Their discussions also covered Iran, Russia and North Korea. The White House said they agreed Iran must never acquire a nuclear weapon and that no country or institution should impose tolls on international waterways.(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met this week as questions linger over the U.S. war in Iran, China's purchase of Iranian oil and the future of artificial intelligence development.

Xi’s state visit to the US emphasized personal rapport with the US president, rather than substantial agreements to pause their respective countries’ AI arms raceDonald Trump and Chinese president Xi Jinping wrapped up their Washington summit on Friday, facing criticism that they had squandered an opportunity to pause their countries’ artificial intelligence (AI) arms race.The three-day state visit emphasised pageantry and personal rapport rather than substantial agreements. The US president and Xi discussed the wars in Iran and Ukraine and the status of Taiwan. Their biggest policy announcement was a modest two-month extension of a trade truce. Continue reading...

US President Donald Trump on Friday concluded his “productive” meeting with Chinese President XI Jinping, noting in a post on Truth Social that “tremendous things will be happening”. “Like almost everyone else, he seemed to like calling the poorly and inaccurately named artificial intelligence to a far more accurate and important name: super intelligence. That would be ‘super!’ Everyone last night agreed, also,” he wrote. The lavish state summit at the White House appeared heavy on symbolism but light on substance, with no sign of major breakthroughs between the world’s biggest economies. Still, Trump highlighted progress under a bilateral trade mechanism, citing what he described as increased market access for US farmers and ranchers, while both leaders identified artificial intelligence as an area for cooperation. Trump would follow up his summit with Xi by taking the Chinese leader to the US National Archives, where they were expected to stress views about the history and direction of ties between their countries. A newspaper featuring a front page photo of China’s President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump, at a White House welcome ceremony, is seen at a news stand in Beijing on September 25, 2026. —AFP Trump said in remarks welcoming Xi that they would see some of the greatest treasures of US history at the National Archives, including the Declaration of Independence, the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights. They would also see “artifacts testifying to the long and cherished relationship” between China and the United States and their “cultural exchanges”, he said. “Just as our ancestors reached across the ocean centuries ago to trade, to learn, and to build a better world, our two countries do really the same thing, and we’re very proud of it and the relationship,” Trump said. China has not commented on the visit to the archives, but analysts say Xi may be keen to see records relating to the US switch of recognition to communist China from Taiwan in 1979. China presses on Taiwan Xi has long sought to persuade Trump to state publicly that the United States opposes Taiwan’s independence, rather than saying only that it does not support independence, which has been Washington’s formulation for decades. He is also keen to get the US to halt arms sales to the island. As expected, Xi pressed Trump on Taiwan on Thursday, saying he hoped the United States would “handle the Taiwan question with prudence.” China’s state news agency also reported that Xi “hopes the US side will adhere to the correct position of opposing ‘Taiwan independence’.” While the United States, like most countries, has no formal diplomatic relations with Taipei, Washington is its most important international backer and is bound by US law to provide it with the means to defend itself. America’s Asian allies will watch closely to see how Trump talks about Taiwan following Xi’s visit. After his May summit with Xi, Trump, whose administration in December approved an $11 billion arms sale package to Taiwan, said he was holding a second package, worth some $14bn, in abeyance and described it as a “very good negotiating chip.” Craig Singleton of the Foundation for Defence of Democracies think tank said Beijing may believe it has established a new baseline on Taiwan with Trump. (L-R) China’s First Lady Peng Liyuan, China’s President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump look on during a military review in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC, on September 24, 2026. —AFP He said Xi’s use of the word “adhere” was revealing because “it implies Beijing believes Washington is already behaving in ways it wants.” “In the context of the current stand-down on Taiwan arms sales, China may increasingly view that restraint as a new baseline rather than a temporary pause,” he said. “Beijing’s objective is to get Trump to absorb Chinese red lines into his own definition of a stable relationship.” On Thursday, Senate Democrats criticised the summit, saying Trump had failed to secure meaningful concessions from Beijing on trade, security, artificial intelligence or human rights. They also criticised Trump for failing to publicly address China’s military pressure on Taiwan and called for the immediate delivery of approved military aid and arms sales to the island.

U.S. President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met for the second time this year to much fanfare but little in the way of grand bargains.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump discussed artificial intelligence (AI) and Taiwan at the White House on Thursday as part of a state visit dominated by pageantry. On AI, Xi said that “the right thing to do is to draw on each other’s strengths, not guard against each other”, according to a statement from the Chinese foreign ministry. He also backed continued dialogue about risks, joint efforts to prevent misuse and keeping AI under human control. Trump earlier said on...

Donald Trump welcomed Xi Jinping to Washington with full presidential pageantry, but the US-China summit produced limited breakthroughs as tensions over Taiwan, artificial intelligence, Iran and trade remained unresolved

US President Donald Trump will follow up his summit with Xi Jinping by taking the Chinese leader on Friday to the US National Archives, where they are expected to stress views about the history and direction of ties between their countries. Thursday’s lavish state summit at the White House appeared heavy on symbolism but light on substance, with no sign of major breakthroughs between the world’s biggest economies. Still, Trump highlighted progress under a bilateral trade mechanism, citing what he described as increased market access for US farmers and ranchers, while both leaders identified artificial intelligence as an area for cooperation. Trump said in remarks welcoming Xi they would see some of the greatest treasures of US history at the National Archives, including the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights. They would also see “artifacts testifying to the long and cherished relationship” between China and the United States and their “cultural exchanges”, he said. “Just as our ancestors reached across the ocean centuries ago to trade, to learn, and to build a better world, our two countries do really the same thing, and we’re very proud of it and the relationship,” Trump said. China has not commented on the visit to the archives, but analysts say Xi may be keen to see records relating to the US switch of recognition to communist China from Taiwan in 1979. China presses on Taiwan China claims democratically governed Taiwan as its own and Xi has long sought to persuade Trump to state publicly that the United States opposes Taiwan’s independence, rather than saying only that it does not support independence, which has been Washington’s formulation for decades. He is also keen to get the US to halt arms sales to the island. As expected, Xi pressed Trump on Taiwan on Thursday, saying he hoped the United States would “handle the Taiwan question with prudence.” China’s state news agency also reported that Xi “hopes the US side will adhere to the correct position of opposing ‘Taiwan independence’.” While the United States, like most countries, has no formal diplomatic relations with Taipei, Washington is its most important international backer and is bound by US law to provide it with the means to defend itself. America’s Asian allies will watch closely to see how Trump talks about Taiwan following Xi’s visit. After his May summit with Xi, Trump, whose administration in December approved an $11 billion arms sale package to Taiwan, said he was holding a second package, worth some $14 billion, in abeyance and described it as a “very good negotiating chip.” Craig Singleton of the Foundation for Defence of Democracies think tank said Beijing may believe it has established a new baseline on Taiwan with Trump. He said Xi’s use of the word “adhere” was revealing because “it implies Beijing believes Washington is already behaving in ways it wants.” “In the context of the current standdown on Taiwan arms sales, China may increasingly view that restraint as a new baseline rather than a temporary pause,” he said. “Beijing’s objective is to get Trump to absorb Chinese red lines into his own definition of a stable relationship.” On Thursday, Senate Democrats criticised the summit, saying Trump had failed to secure meaningful concessions from Beijing on trade, security, artificial intelligence or human rights. They also criticised Trump for failing to publicly address China’s military pressure on Taiwan and called for the immediate delivery of approved military aid and arms sales to the island.

US President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House on September 24 for a high-profile summit that combined elaborate diplomatic ceremony with talks on some of the most contentious issues between Washington and Beijing.Trade, tariffs, artificial intelligence, Taiwan and the broader strategic rivalry between the world's two largest economies dominated the discussions. While both leaders projected a warmer tone and stressed the importance of cooperation, the summit produced limited concrete breakthroughs, with several major disputes left unresolved.Trade Truce Extended, But No Broad DealOne of the clearest outcomes was an extension of the existing US-China trade truce. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the agreement, which was due to expire in November, would be extended by about two months, giving both sides additional time to negotiate outstanding issues.The extension provides temporary relief from the risk of an immediate escalation in tariffs, but it does not settle the wider trade dispute. Issues including Chinese purchases of US agricultural products, rare-earth and critical-mineral supplies and technology restrictions remain part of the negotiations.The White House had previously said China would address US concerns over rare-earth supplies and commit to major purchases of American agricultural products, including at least $17 billion annually in 2026, 2027 and 2028.Taiwan Remains A Major FlashpointTaiwan continued to be one of the most sensitive issues in the US-China relationship. Xi urged Washington to handle what Beijing calls the "Taiwan question" with prudence and reiterated China's opposition to Taiwan independence.The summit did not signal a fundamental change in Washington's longstanding approach to Taiwan. The issue therefore remains a significant source of tension between the two countries, particularly because of its implications for regional security and US-China strategic competition.AI Emerges As A New Area Of CompetitionArtificial intelligence featured prominently in the broader US-China rivalry. Washington and Beijing are competing over AI models, chips, computing capacity and technology supply chains, even as both sides explore ways to manage the risks associated with increasingly powerful systems.Trump and Xi appeared to approach the issue from different angles. Trump emphasised technological development and existing enforcement mechanisms, while Xi stressed that AI should remain under human control and serve wider societal interests.The presence of prominent technology and business figures at the White House state dinner, including Elon Musk, Tim Cook, Jensen Huang and Sam Altman, further underlined the growing link between technology, commerce and geopolitics.Leaders Seek To Manage Strategic RivalryBeyond immediate trade and technology disputes, the summit also addressed the larger question of how Washington and Beijing can manage their increasingly competitive relationship.Xi invoked the idea of the "Thucydides Trap" the risk of conflict between a rising power and an established one and argued that the two countries should avoid allowing competition to become a zero-sum struggle. He also called for regular military communication and stronger mechanisms to prevent crises from escalating.Trump, meanwhile, highlighted areas where the two countries could cooperate and referred to historical examples of US-China collaboration. The emphasis on maintaining communication reflected an effort by both sides to keep competition from developing into direct confrontation.Warm Optics, But Core Differences RemainThe summit was marked by elaborate diplomatic pageantry and unusually warm public exchanges. Xi received a formal state welcome, while the White House hosted a state dinner attended by government officials and business leaders. The programme also included cultural and ceremonial events designed to highlight the long history of US-China engagement.Trump repeatedly emphasised his personal relationship with Xi, while both leaders presented cooperation as important to global stability. However, the cordial atmosphere did not eliminate disagreements over trade implementation, Taiwan, technology controls, critical minerals and the wider strategic balance.'Bhashini' Breaks Language Barriers At UP-Japan Investment Summit With AI Support What The Summit MeansThe Trump-Xi meeting therefore appears to have delivered a temporary stabilisation of US-China relations rather than a comprehensive settlement. The trade truce extension gives negotiators more time, while continued leader-level engagement keeps diplomatic channels open.At the same time, the unresolved disputes show that the underlying competition between Washington and Beijing remains intact. Trade, Taiwan, AI, critical minerals and military tensions are likely to remain central issues in future negotiations and leader-level engagements.

Xi Jinping’s visit heavy on symbolism but no sign closed-door meeting yielded breakthroughs on thorny issues such as AI, trade, Taiwan and IranDonald Trump welcomed Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday, with talks on AI, trade and a growing US-China strategic rivalry expected to feature on an elaborate state visit that critics say went big on style but lacked substance.Here are the key takeaways from Xi’s first visit to Washington in more than a decade. Continue reading...

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met at the White House to discuss key issues like trade and artificial intelligence. They agreed to extend their trade truce by two months while significant disputes remain unresolved. Taiwan and its security implications were also central to the discussions, as Xi urged caution regarding the island. Both leaders emphasized the importance of avoiding confrontation and fostering cooperation between their countries.

The US leader has done his best to impress Xi, praising their close personal relationship. During business hours, the two leaders discussed tensions over Taiwan, trade, and artificial intelligence.

The US leader has done his best to impress Xi, praising their close personal relationship. During business hours, the two leaders discussed tensions over Taiwan, trade, and artificial intelligence.

Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping have no shortage of difficult issues to cover when they sit down for talks at the White House. China has resisted the Trump administration’s urgings — and economic threats — to use its considerable leverage to prod Iran to agree to U.S. terms to end the nearly seven-month war. Xi wants to see Trump permanently halt arms sales to Taiwan and loosen export restrictions on cutting-edge advanced chips. And the two sides on Wednesday agreed to extend a one-year trade truce set to expire Nov. 10 for two months, kicking the can on finding […] The post Trump and Xi head into Washington summit with both thinking time is on their side appeared first on MACAU DAILY TIMES 澳門每日時報.

President Trump hosted Xi Jinping at the White House on the Chinese leader's first trip to Washington in more than 10 years. The pair held two meetings, and while the status of the press pool was still in doubt, they delivered remarks. Trump and the First Lady will host a State Dinner on Thursday. Nick Schifrin reports.

US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington for talks on trade, AI, Taiwan and Iran.

Trump-Xi Jinping LIVE Updates: Trade tariffs, technology, AI, military ties, conflicts in Middle East, the Russia-Ukraine war, the arms race in space and US arms sales to Taiwan are expected to figure in talks between Xi and Trump.

The pair have discussed Iran, Taiwan, AI and issues on the Korean Peninsula at bilateral talks in Washington in what is their eighth face-to-face meeting.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump have been holding talks in the Oval Office at the White House today.  President Donald Trump gave the visiting leader of communist China a personal tour of several of his favorite White House features. He took him aboard the Marine One helicopter, presented the new granite landing pad he had built for it, and pointed out the massive adjacent construction site where a ballroom will eventually stand. 

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping kicked off a summit aimed at keeping ties between the world’s largest economies on track. Underneath that pageantry, long-standing feuds linger between the superpower rivals on issues including trade and Taiwan, in addition to the new fight emerging on AI. Stephen Engle reports (Source: Bloomberg)

The summit marks Xi Jinping‘s first visit to Washington in more than a decade, as the two leaders look to ease brewing tensions over the war in Iran, artificial intelligence and trade.

Trump Xi discuss AI Iran war and trade at White House summit

US President Donald Trump has welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House for a state summit.

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for a lavish state summit expected to be heavy on symbolism but light on substance, with both leaders keen to showcase stable ties despite a host of thorny issues such as AI, trade, Taiwan and the war with Iran. In remarks on Thursday from the grand foyer of the White House, Trump touted his "truly great friendship" with Xi and said the two powers had made strides on trade since his trip to China in May. "During this visit, we will also discuss pressing issues concerning security, technology, and 'super intelligence,'" Trump said, using his alternative name for artificial intelligence. "The decisions we make in these areas today can promote peace and prosperity for decades and decades to come." Speaking after Trump, Xi said the competition between the U.S. and China should be a "healthy one." U.S. companies were welcome in China, he said, adding that he hopes "Chinese companies are treated fairly here in the United States." Xi also said both militaries should maintain regular d

Talks between Chinese president Xi Jinping and US president Donald Trump will focus on tense issues, particularly how to handle the rising challenges posed by artificial intelligence.

Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping have no shortage of difficult issues to cover when they sit down for talks on Thursday at the White House.

Artificial intelligence is emerging as a major area of strategic competition between the US and China. Trump has repeatedly argued that the US is ahead of China in the race for AI leadership.

US President Donald Trump will host Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday for a day full of pageantry, as the US president sought to set the agenda by saying that both sides agreed no new controls were needed on fast-evolving AI technology. Trump personally greeted Xi on the tarmac on Wednesday, the first time in more than six decades that a US president has welcomed a foreign political leader at Joint Base Andrews near Washington. He will lay on more pomp and ceremony on Thursday, treating his guest to a formal welcome on the White House South Lawn, a military flyover, talks in the Oval Office and finally a grand state banquet. “Super Intelligence (SI) will be a big topic of discussion, but I want to leave it exactly where it is,” Trump said on social media, using his new moniker for artificial intelligence. “That is China’s position also.” In another post, Trump said 73-year-old Xi looked “strong, vibrant, and fit”, following recent rumours about the Chinese leader’s health. But the warm welcome masks deep tensions over thorny topics including the trade war between the world’s top two economies, and Beijing’s diplomatic and economic support for Iran. Xi urged cooperation in comments reported by Chinese state media shortly after his arrival, saying that China and the United States should be “partners rather than rivals”. Trade truce US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday announced a two-month extension of a trade truce that was due to expire in November. Both sides are keen to avoid plunging back into the trade war sparked by the US president’s sweeping global tariffs last year. But while Trump, 80, boasts that he will get results from what he calls his “great relationship” with Xi, few breakthroughs are expected. Instead, their third meeting since Trump returned to power is aimed at maintaining the broader detente. Xi’s first White House state visit in more than a decade will therefore be more about spectacle than substance. The program includes a military inspection in the Rose Garden — which Trump recently paved over — and a gift-giving ceremony involving Trump’s wife Melania and Xi’s wife Peng Liyuan. Trump and Xi will make remarks in the morning and again in the evening, though it remains unclear if there will be an opportunity for reporters to put questions to the two leaders. The state dinner will feature a host of top US tech and AI company bosses — although Xi’s delegation includes no chief executive officers (CEOs), sources told AFP. ‘They appreciate it’ Trump and Melania met the Chinese presidential couple on a red carpet at Joint Base Andrews, before a military band played the national anthems and US bombers roared overhead. “I thought it was a great little meeting, a great greeting, and I think they appreciate it,” Trump told reporters, brushing off the fact that Xi had not welcomed him at the airport for his Beijing state visit in May. Trump confirmed that his stalled Iran war would be discussed, despite earlier playing down reports that claimed that Beijing was giving Tehran intelligence. “I’ll be talking about that and many other subjects — but it’s all coming along well,” Trump said. Artificial intelligence is a key focus due to growing fears that it is out of control and even risks wiping out humanity as China and the United States race for supremacy in the field. Taiwan will also be on the cards, with Trump’s words likely to be watched for any sign of diminishing US support for the self-governing island that Beijing claims as its territory. Xi’s visit will wrap up on Friday morning when the two presidential couples have tea at the White House and then visit the National Archives, home to the US Declaration of Independence.

Trump wants China to use its influence with Iran, while Xi seeks a halt to US arms sales to TaiwanPresident Trump teased in a social media post this morning that artificial intelligence would be a major part of his talks today with Chinese leader Xi Jinping during his state visit to Washington.He also suggested that he would avoid entertaining any kind of agreement between the two nations limiting AI development. Continue reading...

President Trump is hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, D.C., where discussions may include artificial intelligence and Taiwan. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.

On Thursday, the two leaders will hold meetings where Trump and Xi are expected to talk about artificial intelligence, rare earths, trade and geopolitics such as Iran and Taiwan.

Trump-Xi Jinping LIVE Updates: Trade tariffs, technology, AI, military ties, conflicts in Middle East, the Russia-Ukraine war, the arms race in space and US arms sales to Taiwan are expected to figure in talks between Xi and Trump.

Xi’s first White House visit in more than a decade comes amid ongoing disputes over trade, AI, Taiwan and war in Iran.

President Trump will host Chinese President Xi Jinping for meetings and a state dinner on Thursday, as the world's two most powerful countries try to extend a tariff truce and grapple with a rivalry on advanced AI.

The leaders of the US and China are expected to discuss trade, AI and Iran in their third in-person meeting in a year.

US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for a lavish state summit expected to be heavy on symbolism but light on substance, with both leaders keen to showcase stable ties despite a deep underlying rivalry. It will be the year’s second meeting of the leaders of the two biggest economies, but Xi’s first visit to Washington in more than a decade. Trump greeted Xi on arrival on Wednesday evening, the first time a US president has welcomed a foreign leader at Joint Base Andrews in 11 years, when President Barack Obama welcomed Pope Francis in 2015, according to C-SPAN, which tracks presidential events. In a statement on arrival carried by China’s Xinhua news agency, Xi voiced hope for a more stable relationship with the United States, saying Beijing and Washington should be “partners, not rivals” and that the “historical logic of peaceful coexistence” between the two countries had not changed. For Trump, who relishes ceremony and prizes his ties with powerful leaders, the visit is as much a matter of national prestige as an opportunity for high-stakes diplomacy. The US president aims to reciprocate the grand welcome he received in China in May and impress Xi with a ceremony spanning the White House South Lawn, State Floor and Rose Garden. Major breakthroughs are not expected. Analysts say tangible outcomes are likely to be limited to an extension of a trade truce expiring in November and an agreement to examine threats posed by artificial intelligence. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox News on Wednesday after talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng that they had agreed to extend until January 10 an agreement that paused a trade war that saw mutual tariffs top 100 per cent. People familiar with the plans say the talks could also yield deals to lower some tariffs, combat drug trafficking and expand military-to-military dialogue, while Trump is expected to seek the release of Americans and others detained in China. Former Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said the summit was less about substantive negotiations than a chance for two forceful leaders to project strength. “This is really the historical reincarnation of what we often referred to in antiquity as single combat — really powerful guys, each representing their civilisations, kind of measuring and going toe to toe,” said Campbell. Keeping ties stable Xi appears to be in a stronger position, having overseen a surge in China’s trade and controlling supplies of rare earth minerals that give him a powerful source of leverage. Both leaders see advantages in keeping relations stable, with Trump mired in the unpopular Iran war and Xi grappling with domestic economic challenges. But beneath the surface are challenges that could reignite tensions, including disputes over Taiwan, export controls and AI. Taiwan, a democratically governed island claimed by China, is the most contentious of these. US allies in Asia are concerned Trump may be tempted to soften Washington’s support for Taipei to lock in economic wins with China. Xi is expected to press Trump to halt Taiwan arms sales and could do this during a planned visit by the two to the US National Archives on Friday, sources briefed told Reuters. In return, China is offering help to put pressure on Iran, the sources added. After the May summit, Trump said he was holding in abeyance an arms package worth some $14 billion and called it a “very good negotiating chip.” The leaders will likely discuss the Iran war, but there has been little sign Beijing is willing to exert pressure on its ally to yield to US demands, despite the disruption the conflict has caused to energy supplies and trade. Trade deals possible Trade is more promising. Trump is seeking trade wins ahead of the midterms, and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said this month the countries will make “some announcements on agriculture and non-tariff barriers.” Greer said on Monday China is making progress on a commitment to buy 200 Boeing aircraft, but gave no indication that any additional orders are near. Analysts say AI could be an area for cooperation, given its implications for national security, economic competitiveness and military capabilities, and shared US and Chinese concerns about misuse. Bessent discussed AI with He Lifeng at the weekend, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there was nascent thinking about “the equivalent of a hotline that we had during the Cold War” to avoid dangerous incidents that “could impact economies or societies and even lead to a conflict between nation-states.” However, analysts say intense competition in AI is likely to limit the scope for anything beyond symbolic agreements. The guest list for Thursday’s state dinner includes CEOs like Apple’s Tim Cook, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, Alphabet’s Sundar Pichai, OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Tesla’s Elon Musk and Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, but despite such an array, people familiar with US plans say Trump is likely to maintain firm export controls on US tech Xi wants loosened.

WASHINGTON — Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping have no shortage of difficult issues to cover when they sit down for talks on Thursday at the White House. China has resisted the Trump administration's urgings — and economic threats — to use its considerable leverage to prod Iran to agree to U.S. terms to end the nearly seven-month war. Xi wants to see Trump permanently halt arms sales to Taiwan and loosen export restrictions on cutting-edge advanced chips. And the two sides on Wednesday agreed to extend a one-year trade truce set to expire Nov. 10 for two months, kicking the can on finding a more durable agreement. All the while, both leaders seem to believe that time is on their side as they look to outmaneuver the other in what is expected to be the world's most significant economic and national security competition for years to come. “The president very much believes that over time the U.S. economy is going to grow, the U.S. will get stronger, the U.S. will keep making advances in AI and on technology, and that ... the U.S. will develop alternative sources of critical min

President Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday for a state visit that is expected to include talk of artificial intelligence, Iran and more. Nancy Cordes reports.

President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Washington, D.C., amid tensions over Iran, the global energy supply, trade, Taiwan and artificial intelligence. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand reports.

Two leaders could discuss tech safety issues and US-China trade ties but may skip over climate emergencyAnalysis: AI looms large over Trump-Xi meetingThe leaders of the world’s two superpowers are meeting in the US this week. It is Xi Jinping’s first state visit to the US in more than a decade. The last time the Chinese president was hosted in Washington (by Barack Obama in 2015), the issues on the agenda included cybercrime, technology, the climate crisis and human rights. The star of the day was Ne-Yo, who serenaded Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, with Peng reportedly singing along at the state dinner.This time, Xi is meeting Donald Trump, who has overhauled the world order and recalibrated the US-China relationship. Trump is contending with a China that is in a much stronger position than it was 10 years ago. Here are five things to look out for at this week’s US-China summit. Continue reading...

China's President Xi Jinping arrives for a tense White House summit with Trump covering AI, tariffs, rare earth minerals, and fentanyl exports.

President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will have to navigate several thorny issues when the two meet during a high-stakes state visit at the White House.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to arrive in Washington for a high-stakes state visit with his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump, anchoring discussions around pivotal global issues, including trade, artificial intelligence, Iran, and Taiwan

When Chinese President Xi Jinping touches down in Washington on Sept. 23, it will mark three years since he last visited the US. His much-anticipated one-day summit with President Donald Trump the following day will offer the leaders of the world’s two largest economies a chance to improve personal ties and look for common ground on contentious topics including trade, artificial intelligence, the Iran war and the future of Taiwan.

The success of the meeting will likely hinge on just a few important issues, including artificial intelligence safety, Taiwan, and trade. The post What to expect at the Trump-Xi summit in Washington appeared first on Atlantic Council.

President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping are expected to meet in Washington, D.C., later this week for a summit.

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinpeng will likely confront China’s ties to Iran, the artificial intelligence race, Chinese prisoners, and Taiwan policy in their meeting in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 24. Adam Savit, director for China Policy at America First Policy Institute, said the summit should be viewed as a follow-up to Trump’s May...