Xi’s Visit to Washington
Panelists joined to discuss what the Chinese president’s conversations with President Trump reveal about trade, AI, and the war with Iran.
Chinese President Xi Jinping conducted a state visit to Washington, D.C., this week, engaging in discussions with President Trump. Experts on Washington Week With The Atlantic analyzed the implications of Xi's conversations with Trump on various topics including trade, AI, and the ongoing war with Iran. Host Adam Harris remarked that Xi and Trump appeared to be in distinct situations, with Trump favoring rapid negotiations and deal-making, while China aimed to thaw a tense relationship.
Joining Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg, panelists included The New York Times chief White House correspondent Peter Baker, The New Yorker staff writer Susan Glasser, Harris, Vivian Salama from The Atlantic, and other commentators. The full episode can be viewed on the show's website.
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