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Xi Jinping to visit Washington for summit and state dinner

Chinese President Xi Jinping is reportedly preparing for a visit to Washington, D.C., on September 24, where he will be hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump with a formal state dinner. Trump has expressed a positive relationship with Xi, describing him as a gentleman while acknowledging China as a competitor.

In an unusual move, Xi is expected to lead a large delegation of Chinese business executives during the visit. This initiative is seen as a signal of China's willingness to support commercial ties and investment with the United States, potentially offering economic benefits to the Trump administration ahead of midterm elections. This follows a period of heightened tension and regulatory scrutiny for Chinese firms in sectors like technology and real estate.

Ahead of the summit, high-level talks regarding artificial intelligence (AI) safety risks are scheduled for mid-September. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected to lead the American delegation. The discussions are intended to explore cooperation on monitoring AI-enabled cyberattacks and establishing safety guardrails, marking a potential diplomatic opening despite ongoing trade and technology competition.

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Apple · Bessent · Boeing · Donald Trump · He Lifeng · Scott Bessent · Washington, D.C. · White House · Xi Jinping · Yang Zhibin

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