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Xi sets red lines for Trump on AI, Taiwan and Iran despite lavish White House welcome

Xi Jinping told Donald Trump on Thursday that Beijing and Washington must peacefully manage their superpower rivalry, as the US president gave his Chinese counterpart a lavish welcome to the White House. While Trump hailed their “truly great friendship” on a day of sweeping pomp and circumstance, Xi used his state visit to lay down […]

Xi sets red lines for Trump on AI, Taiwan and Iran despite lavish White House welcome

Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the United States from September 23 to 25 at the invitation of President Donald Trump. As the two leaders met at the White House, they pledged to manage their superpower rivalry peacefully. The visit aimed more at spectacle than achieving breakthroughs, as the two largest economies sought to navigate their points of friction.

Xi warned Trump to show prudence in not recognizing Taiwan's independence and end the Iran war through negotiation. Despite the lavish welcome, few breakthroughs were anticipated during the state visit.

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