{
  "id": 9463766,
  "title": "Donald Trump rolls out red carpet for Xi Jinping as US, China eye deals on trade, AI and rare earths",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/donald-trump-rolls-out-red-carpet-for-xi-jinping-as-us-china-eye",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T02:05:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/donald-trump-rolls-out-red-carpet-for-xi-jinping-as-us-china-eye-deals-on-trade-ai-and-rare-earths-11790214877641.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On a state visit to the United States, Chinese President Xi Jinping was greeted with a rare planeside welcome by US President Donald Trump at the airport. The leaders of the world's two largest economies, who are expected to discuss trade, artificial intelligence, tariffs, rare-earth minerals, and military ties, were joined by their spouses at the ceremony. A 30-meter-long red carpet was laid at the bottom of the staircase leading to Xi's plane, and a 21-person honor guard was stationed on either side. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump stood near the staircase, shaking hands with Xi and his wife Peng Liyuan. Despite calls for a slowdown in AI development, Trump dismissed warnings as a \"hoax,\" arguing that restrictions would benefit China. Both nations recognize the implications of AI for national security, economic power, and technological leadership. While discussions on tariff reductions are expected, expectations for a major trade agreement are low due to the complexity of ongoing negotiations. Rare-earth minerals, crucial for technology manufacturing, serve as an essential bargaining point in trade discussions. China's dominance in this sector is a significant factor in the ongoing trade tensions between the two superpowers.",
  "summary": "On his visit to Washington, Xi Jinping called for US-China cooperation amid trade tensions. He was welcomed with military honors by President Trump. The visit highlights ongoing discussions on AI and trade, with some US leaders advocating for a slowdown in AI development amidst global competition.",
  "key_points": [
    "US and China leaders meet on state visit",
    "Red carpet 30 meters long for Xi Jinping",
    "AI development dismissed as hoax by Trump"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The pomp and ceremony shown to Xi Jinping signals a US effort to smooth relations with China, potentially paving the way for deals on trade, AI, and rare earths.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "Xi and Trump seek safe AI without slowing the race for supremacy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/xi-and-trump-seek-safe-ai-without-slowing-the-race-for-supremacy",
        "published": "2026-09-23T22:22:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Trump offers warm welcome as China’s Xi arrives for US visit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/trump-offers-warm-welcome-as-chinas-xi-arrives-for-us-visit",
        "published": "2026-09-24T02:44:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CNBC Technology",
        "title": "China's AI chip blitz arms Xi with a message for Trump: 'You can't choke us off'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/chinas-ai-chip-blitz-arms-xi-with-a-message-for-trump-you-cant-choke",
        "published": "2026-09-24T03:38:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "Trump offers warm welcome as China's Xi arrives for US visit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/trump-offers-warm-welcome-as-chinas-xi-arrives-for-us-visit-9486392",
        "published": "2026-09-24T03:52:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}