China confirms Xi to visit the US this week for Trump talks
The leaders are expected to discuss tariffs, rare earths and artificial intelligence as officials seek a limited deal on trade and technology.
- President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States from September 23 to 25 at the invitation of President Donald Trump. This reciprocal trip follows a May visit to hold "in-depth exchanges of views" on major issues.
- On Sunday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York to lay the groundwork for the summit. They proposed a "notification mechanism" for national security incidents involving artificial intelligence, aimed at increasing transparency between the two nations.
- Describing the weekend talks as "candid, in-depth and constructive," officials addressed trade and technology. Washington has tightened export restrictions on advanced AI chips to Beijing, while the latter retains leverage through its supply of rare-earth magnets and other critical materials.
- Amid simmering trade tensions, legislation was signed authorizing tariffs of up to 100 per cent on countries purchasing Russian energy. This new sanctions law adds significant complexity to the upcoming summit and ongoing negotiations regarding trade and economic stability.
- Former deputy secretary of state Kurt Campbell stated, "One of the only things we can hope for in the short term is a truce." Meanwhile, officials continue to review a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan, an issue kept under close scrutiny.
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With great tension, the meeting between China's President Xi and his US counterpart Donald Trump is expected in Washington. Both statesmen want to show greatness and responsibility. There is much to discuss.
US President Trump is full of praise when he talks about China's head of state. He plays down obvious differences between the two states. This could damage Taiwan in particular.
Three Ts will dominate Trump-Xi summit
When Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping last sat down in May 2026, talk was centered on three Ts: trade, technology and Taiwan. The latest summit, due to begin in the United States on Sept. 24, looks set to focus on the same set of issues again. The main difference will be that the technology […]
Key issues for this week's Trump-Xi summit in Washington
President Trump welcomes Chinese leader Xi Jinping for crucial talks this week. They seek stability in a relationship strained by trade and global issues. Key discussions will focus on trade tariffs and potential agricultural deals. Taiwan's status and China's role in Iran's economy are also on the agenda. Artificial intelligence cooperation and competition will be another significant topic.
Trump and Xi see tensions flare over AI, trade and Iran but still seek stability – WTOP News
WASHINGTON (AP) — State visits usually occur when two countries are on warm terms, but U.S. President Donald Trump is hosting Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Washington this week as their economic and tech competition is only escalating, especially through an artificial intelligence race. Neither expects any grand bargain, but the leaders are expected to...
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