China confirms first AI talks with U.S. have taken place, hints at trade truce extension
Chinese confirmation of the AI discussions came just hours before President Xi Jinping was scheduled to begin talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived at the White House on Thursday, setting the stage for high-stakes talks with US President Donald Trump. The agenda is broad, covering trade irritants, AI safeguards, the Iran conflict, and Taiwan's status. Trump hopes China can leverage its influence with Iran, while Xi aims to halt US arms sales to Taiwan.
A trade truce that was set to end in November has been extended for two more months. This marks Xi's first state visit to the US in over a decade, and it's the first time Trump and Xi are meeting at the White House. Trump highlighted that much has changed since Xi last visited in 2015. The White House event includes remarks from both leaders, followed by a state dinner, though there is no planned news conference.
The meeting comes amid legal battles between Trump and journalists, with CNN, Politico, and MS Now radio refusing to grant them access to the White House building.
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