Trump's lavish state dinner for Chinese leader Xi Jinping underway
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed China's Xi Jinping and his wife to the White House for a state dinner on Thursday night. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has the latest.
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the United States and China to explore new ways of cooperation during a state visit by US President Donald Trump, emphasizing the need for a "healthy competition" between the two nations. Xi warned against falling into the "Thucydides trap," a situation where a rising power challenges an established one, potentially leading to conflict.
He urged the US to "prudently handle the Taiwan issue" and reiterated his support for Washington's stance against Taiwanese independence. Xi also discussed artificial intelligence, calling for both nations to ensure the technology remains under human control and serves the well-being of people.
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