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The upcoming summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese State Councilor Xi Jinping will focus on key issues such as artificial intelligence (AI) and trade policies, including tariffs, according to multiple news sources. The talks come amid ongoing competition and tension between the world's two largest technology powers.

American big tech CEOs are expected to attend the state dinner in Washington, D.C. on January 18, alongside Chinese officials. US officials reportedly discussed the possibility of easing tariffs on certain non-strategic products, while China has used rare earth minerals as leverage in negotiations. The meeting will also likely involve discussions on semiconductor export controls and the supply chain for critical minerals, including rare earths.

American CEOs from major technology companies, including Amazon's Jeff Bezos, Alphabet's Sundar Pichai, OpenAI's Sam Altman, Apple's Tim Cook, Tesla's Elon Musk, Intel's Jen-Hsun Huang, and Micron Technology's Michael Saylor, are set to attend the state banquet on January 24. Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to arrive in Washington on January 23, attending a welcome ceremony at the White House and the state dinner before participating in the summit and the state dinner.