Trump and Xi Open Washington Summit to Discuss Taiwan, AI, Trade and Iran
The US and Chinese leaders began a high-profile meeting in Washington covering some of the most contentious issues in the bilateral relationship.
US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews as their Washington summit got underway, marking the first time Trump has personally traveled to the base to greet a visiting foreign leader.
The high-profile gesture underscored the significance both sides are placing on the talks, which are expected to touch on some of the most sensitive issues in the US-China relationship, including the status of Taiwan, competition over artificial intelligence, trade tensions between the two economies, and coordination on Iran.
The Washington meeting comes amid a period of heightened scrutiny of US-China relations, with both governments under pressure at home to show they can protect their respective economic and strategic interests while avoiding a further escalation in tensions.
Officials and analysts will be watching closely for any concrete outcomes from the summit, particularly on trade and technology issues that have repeatedly strained ties between Washington and Beijing in recent years.
Further details on the substance of the talks and any agreements reached were not immediately available as the summit began.
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- Trump, Xi to talk Taiwan, AI, trade and Iran as DC summit kicks off — CNBC — Top News
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