Trump Hosts Xi Jinping At White House: Trade, AI, Chips & Critical Minerals At Heart Of US-China Talks
Washington, DC: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump received Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, First Lady Peng Liyuan, at the White House on Thursday (local time). Addressing the Chinese delegation at the White House, Trump praised the "truly great friendship" built between the two leaders while signalling a heavy focus on trade, technology, and advanced computing.…
On Thursday, US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, First Lady Peng Liyuan, at the White House. Trump praised the "truly great friendship" between the two leaders and highlighted the focus on trade, technology, and advanced computing. President Xi expressed delight at the welcome at the White House, and later, they had a private bilateral meeting in the Oval Office followed by a larger session in the Cabinet Room with their respective officials.
Melania and Trump referenced the historical significance of the visit, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the US founding. The itinerary included a visit to the National Archives to see historical documents like the Declaration of Independence, the US Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. The agenda for the state visit included discussions on trade, technology, critical minerals, and broader US-China relations, with a particular focus on addressing long-standing economic disputes and emerging technological frameworks.
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