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U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on thursday for the Asian leader’s first state visit to Washington since 2015. According to a report from Infobae, the meeting combined a high-level formal reception with discussions on trade, technology, Taiwan, Iran, and other issues where the world’s two largest economies hold differing views.
The meeting lasted more than three hours and marked the second in-person meeting between Trump and Xi so far this year, following the U.S. president’s trip to Beijing in may. During the reception, Trump highlighted the relationship that he has built with Xi since 2016, while at the end of the meeting he summed up the day to the press with a brief message: “Great meeting. Thank you.”
Xi adopted a tone focused on the need to manage the differences between the two powers. The Chinese leader maintained that the interests of the United States and China are deeply intertwined and argued that competition must remain within certain limits to prevent it from escalating into a confrontation. He also referred to the so-called “Thucydides Trap” and called for ensuring that there is no conflict or confrontation between the two countries.
Artificial intelligence was another topic discussed. Xi stated that the United States and China have both the capacity and the responsibility to develop this technology in a controlled manner and that its evolution must remain under human supervision. The issue had already been addressed by officials from both governments, who explored the creation of a mechanism to report incidents related to artificial intelligence that could affect either nation.
Taiwan was among the main points of disagreement. Xi called on Trump to act with caution regarding the island and reiterated Beijing’s opposition to its independence. China has also asked Washington to halt arms sales to Taiwan, while Trump had previously indicated that an arms package valued at about $14 billion could become a bargaining chip in relations with Beijing.
The situation in Iran was also raised during the meeting. Xi called on Trump to seek a negotiated solution to the conflict and expressed concern about a further military escalation in the Middle East. Beijing has maintained ties with Tehran and has questioned the military actions taken by the United States and Israel against Iranian nuclear facilities, while Washington has pressured China to use its influence over the Iranian government.
On the economic front, the United States and China are also seeking to maintain a trade truce and avoid a further escalation of tariffs and restrictions. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a two-month extension of the temporary trade agreement that was set to expire on november 10. The economic relationship continues to be marked by differences in trade, technology, supply chains, and strategic sectors, although both governments are engaged in negotiations to manage these disputes.
The visit also included an extensive official agenda, featuring a formal ceremony at the White House, military honors, and a flyover by U.S. aircraft. Xi announced that China will invite 100,000 young Americans to participate in exchange programs over the next five years and will send two pandas to the Atlanta Zoo. Through these meetings, both governments are keeping direct dialogue open despite differences on trade, technology, and geopolitical issues that continue to shape the relationship between Washington and Beijing.
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