{
  "id": 9562988,
  "title": "US-China talks on trade, AI between Trump, Xi beckon",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/us-china-talks-on-trade-ai-between-trump-xi-beckon-9562988",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-24T13:37:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "DW English (Top Stories)",
    "slug": "dw-english-top-stories",
    "url": "https://www.dw.com/en/us-china-talks-on-trade-ai-between-trump-xi-beckon/live-79404511?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-xml-mrss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet in Washington on Thursday, marking the culmination of a state dinner at the White House later that evening. The talks are anticipated to focus heavily on artificial intelligence (AI), with both leaders expressing a desire to leave the issue as it is, citing their own respective departments for oversight. It's worth noting that China mirrors Trump's stance on AI regulation, expecting no international cooperation in this area.\n\nXi Jinping, during his arrival in Washington, was greeted by a red carpet and a military flyover, signaling the significance of the visit. He reiterated his call for cooperation between the U.S. and China, stating that their interests are deeply intertwined. Xi expressed hope for \"in-depth exchanges\" with Trump on major bilateral and global issues.\n\nThe visit comes amidst a rare planeside welcome for Xi, who was welcomed in Washington with a state visit that includes a state dinner, visits to historical sites like the National Archives, and discussions likely to touch on trade, AI, and geopolitical tensions. Notably, Xi has called for a partnership between the U.S. and China, a stark contrast to past confrontational approaches.\n\nThe two leaders agreed to extend their trade truce by two months, giving them additional time to negotiate. This extension, known as the Busan Agreement, is set to buy both sides more time to work towards a resolution. While the meeting is expected to cover a range of topics, including trade, AI, and conflicts in Iran and Ukraine, expectations for a breakthrough are low. Despite their disagreements, the summit is seen as an effort to maintain stability on the global stage.",
  "summary": "The presidents of the world's two largest economies are in Washington for what Donald Trump has billed a \"big day.\" Bilateral trade, AI and geopolitics are all on the menu, as the UN General Assembly convenes nearby.",
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      {
        "outlet": "DW News",
        "title": "US-China talks on trade, AI between Trump, Xi beckon",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/us-china-talks-on-trade-ai-between-trump-xi-beckon",
        "published": "2026-09-24T13:37:00.000Z"
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  "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."
}