Trump defends Xi Jinping visit and claims US profits from China

During a midterm election rally in Arizona, US President Donald Trump defended his recent hosting of Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House. Trump stated that the United States now makes “a lot of money” from China, claiming that the relationship has shifted from previous losses to current profitability, though he provided no specific figures or trade details.

Trump also addressed technological competition, asserting that the US is leading the world in artificial intelligence. He suggested rebranding the field as “superintelligence” to reflect its advancement. He noted that he had hosted various technology executives during meetings with President Xi.

Despite the high-profile visit, the summit did not result in major breakthroughs regarding trade or artificial intelligence safety. Discrepancies emerged regarding military crisis management; while China’s official readout claimed both nations agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding to strengthen crisis communication and prevention, a White House fact sheet omitted this commitment, and a US official reportedly denied the discussion took place.