First Thing: Trump welcomes Xi to Washington amid tensions over trade, AI and Taiwan
State visit takes place at same time as UN general assembly, which Chinese leader has avoided. Plus, meet the people who are real-life Pokémon ‘professors’ Good morning. Donald Trump has welcomed Xi Jinping to the US , greeting the Chinese leader on the asphalt at Joint Base Andrews at the start of his state visit. Xi’s trip coincides with the UN general assembly in New York, but he is not…
President Trump welcomed the Chinese leader Xi Jinping to Washington, D.C. as tensions simmer over trade disputes, AI advancements, and the Taiwan issue. This state visit occurred simultaneously with the UN General Assembly in New York, where Xi opted not to attend. Upon arriving at Joint Base Andrews, the Chinese leader was greeted by the President on asphalt.
The visit will unfold with a formal welcome on the South Lawn of the White House, a private tea with the US President and First Lady, and a tour of the National Archives.
Invitations to the state dinner have been extended to prominent tech leaders. The White House seeks to address key issues during the visit, with speculation pointing towards discussions on AI technology development, strained trade relations, and Taiwan's situation. Amy Hawkins explains in a recent report that these topics are expected to dominate their conversation.
Recent developments in US-China relations include the extension of the Busan agreement, a temporary trade truce between the two global economic powers. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Wednesday that both nations agreed to prolong this understanding. Furthermore, the US has extended an invitation to Russian President Vladimir Putin for the upcoming G20 meeting in Miami, marking his first attendance at such a summit since initiating his invasion of Ukraine in 2022. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed optimism about Putin's acceptance of the invitation.
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