Xi Jinping meets Donald Trump in Washington for bilateral talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington for a state visit, involving bilateral negotiations on several critical global issues. During the meeting, Xi urged Trump to exercise restraint regarding Taiwan and called for a swift end to the conflict in Iran through negotiations.

A major focus of the discussions was artificial intelligence. Xi stated that both nations have the ability and responsibility to ensure AI development remains under human control and serves human well-being. While Trump used superlatives to describe the meeting on social media, experts noted that significant breakthroughs on AI regulation may be unlikely given China's current position in the sector and Trump's stated stance.

Other topics on the agenda included avoiding an open trade war and addressing Middle East tensions. The visit included a formal reception at the White House featuring military parades and flyovers before the leaders moved to private discussions.