Trump welcomes Xi to White House for first summit in decade
Trump and Xi hold first White House summit in over a decade to discuss AI, security, and military matters.
Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House for their first summit in more than a decade. Military ceremonies and a rose garden review marked the formal welcome.
The two leaders discussed AI, which Trump calls "super intelligence", plus security and technology. Xi said two pandas would go to a zoo in Atlanta as a diplomatic gift.
Trump said he wanted to leave AI alone. Xi said AI must stay under human control.
The summit covers military ties and regional issues.
- more than a decade ago
- Last summit timing
- White House rose garden
- Summit location
- two pandas to Atlanta zoo
- Diplomatic gift
- B-2 bomber and four fighter jets
- Military display
Why it mattersMay signal a thaw in US-China tension after years of strain, with major effects on global AI rules.
AustraliaUS-China relations directly affect Australian trade, technology policy, and regional security alignment.
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