Donald Trump and Xi Jinping held White House talks on trade, AI, Taiwan and the Middle East during Xi's state visit. A two-month trade-truce extension preserves stability for now, but no major breakthrough emerged on tariffs, technology controls or Iran.

Updated 25 Sept 202614 min read

the US-China artificial intelligence competition and high-level diplomatic talks in Washington

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AI Race Set to Loom Large Over Trump-Xi Washington Summit as Chip, Safety and Military Risks Take Centre Stage

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are expected to meet in Washington on September 24, with artificial intelligence emerging as a central strategic issue alongside trade, Taiwan, Iran and fentanyl. Advanced chips, AI safety, military autonomy and allegations of technology copying are likely to shape the te

Updated 18 Sept 202610 min read