Trump and Xi Highlight ‘G2’ Partnership as State Visit Begins
Trump and Xi Jinping meet as U.S.-China relations face global scrutiny. AI and security top agenda.
POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump has described his relationship with Chinese leader Xi Jinping as a ‘truly great friendship’ as the latter’s state visit to the U.S. officially begins.
The White House has hosted the Chinese president with high-profile ceremonies, even as diplomatic tensions persist over trade, Taiwan, and technological competition. Trump emphasized that discussions during the visit will focus on critical issues like security, technology, and what he calls ‘super intelligence,’ an alternative term for artificial intelligence.
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Xi reiterated China’s stance on the importance of U.S.-China cooperation, stating that while their collaboration may not resolve all global challenges, it is essential for addressing many of them. Both leaders have faced criticism for their approaches to AI, with Trump continuing to promote tech companies and downplay concerns about the technology’s risks.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
