China-US ‘new joint arrangement’, CEO arrivals: what you missed overnight from Xi-Trump summit
1. B-2 Spirit, AI cooperation, no US-China conflict: key Xi-Trump takeaways so far Chinese President Xi Jinping and his American counterpart Donald Trump delivered remarks at the White House on Thursday morning at the start of the second day of Xi’s closely watched state visit. 2. Beyond the Rose Garden and the military review, Trump and Xi get down to business After weeks of frustration, delays…
Chinese President Xi Jinping and American counterpart Donald Trump met at the White House on Thursday, the second day of Xi’s state visit, to discuss various issues and announce an undefined "new joint arrangement." This follows weeks of delays and posturing between the two leaders.
Ahead of the summit, a small group of Chinese CEOs with US visas arrived in Washington, flying separately from Xi’s official entourage. The Chinese first lady, Peng Liyuan, is known for her role as a symbol of China’s fashion soft power at global summits.
In stark contrast, the Japanese leader faced a different reception in the United States compared to Xi. This has sparked debate over Washington’s treatment of Tokyo as an ally.
Xi’s arrival in the US was marked by a notable difference in treatment compared to the Japanese leader, Takaichi. This has raised questions about Washington’s treatment of its allies.
Xi’s visit to the United States also includes a personal letter sent to old friends in Iowa, reflecting the meticulous preparations for the trip. At the same time, China’s first lady, Peng Liyuan, has been making headlines with her English-language exchanges with the US first lady, Melania Trump, during her visit to Washington.
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