Xi and Trump call for peace in lavish White House state visit

President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese leader Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for a lavish state visit, marking the first in-person greeting between a US president and a foreign head of state in over six decades. The 80-year-old Xi expressed his strong friendship with Trump, stating that together they have achieved significant progress on the issues facing their two nations.

However, discussions during the visit will focus on complex issues, including managing artificial intelligence under human control, strengthening communication, and addressing concerns over Iran. While Trump dismissed fears about AI's potential threat to humanity, Xi emphasized the responsibility of both nations to ensure AI development remains under human control.

The visit also includes a state dinner, military flyover, and talks on security, technology, and super intelligence, as both leaders seek to navigate their strained relationship amid ongoing tensions.