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Trump Hails Deep Friendship with Xi as China's Leader Urges 'Healthy' Competition Between 2 Powers

The leaders agreed to keep the trade truce in place as they discussed tariffs, Taiwan and artificial intelligence.

  • On Thursday, President Donald Trump welcomed China's President Jinping to the White House South Lawn for a three-day state visit, featuring military honors, a flyover, and a formal banquet.
  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the United States and China extended their trade truce by two months, while Trump called a $14 billion Taiwan arms package a 'very good negotiating chip.'
  • Discussions covered 'pressing' issues including 'security, technology and super intelligence,' with Jinping adding both nations share a 'historic responsibility of advancing human development and progress' while managing artificial intelligence under human control.
  • Henrietta Levin, a senior fellow at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies, stated the summit focuses on 'symbolism' rather than substance as Beijing aims to 'manoeuvre' the United States into favorable stability.
  • Two pandas, a traditional symbol of Beijing's diplomacy, will arrive at a zoo in the United States soon to 'carry on our friendship,' as Beijing emphasized stability in the Taiwan Strait remains the 'greatest common issue.
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The Chinese president defends that the rivalry between the two powers must not lead to conflict

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US President Donald Trump, appearing before cameras with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who visited the White House for the first time in 11 years, said that the two countries would continue to work together for a better future. Trade, security, and artificial intelligence were emphasized during the meeting, while the Chinese leader...

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On an official visit to the US, Xi Jinping admits that countries will continue to have "divergences", but must avoid "comparison." Trump highlights "friendship" with Chinese President. Leaders want to collaborate in AI.

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1prime.ru broke the news on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
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