Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Xi and Trump Highlight Cooperation Amid Continuing US-China Tensions
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the White House for a dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump.
Xi talked about times when China and the United States worked together in the past.
He mentioned World War II and a 1972 visit by President Richard Nixon to China.
Xi said the countries should try to build better relations again.
He also suggested that the two countries cooperate on artificial intelligence.
Xi said AI should help people and remain under human control.
Trump said that differences between the two governments exist, but their peoples still have important ties.
The dinner included business and technology leaders, while protesters outside criticized Xi’s visit.
Xi Jinping urged stronger US-China relations during a state dinner hosted by Donald Trump at the White House.
Xi cited World War II cooperation and Richard Nixon’s 1972 China visit as examples of historic partnership.
Xi called for US-China dialogue on artificial intelligence and said both countries should share strengths rather than guard against each other.
The leaders discussed the Middle East, Ukraine and the Korean Peninsula, and agreed to support each other’s 2026 APEC and G20 summits.
Trump presented Xi with a custom-made bald eagle statue, while protesters outside the White House opposed Xi’s visit.
- Who
- Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump, along with government, business and technology figures.
- What
- Xi called for stronger US-China ties during a White House state dinner; the leaders also discussed AI and international issues.
- When
- Thursday, September 25, 2026.
- Where
- The White House in Washington, D.C., United States.
- Why
- Xi sought renewed engagement and cooperation despite continuing disagreements over trade, AI, Taiwan and international conflicts.
Engagement and Cooperation
Strategic Differences and Opposition
Future of US-China relations
Engagement and Cooperation
Xi urged both countries to act as responsible major powers, strengthen friendship and pursue their national goals through continued engagement. Trump said ties between the two peoples endure and that the countries had never gotten along better.
Strategic Differences and Opposition
The article says major disagreements over trade, AI, Taiwan and the war in Iran continued, with limited expectations of breakthroughs. Protesters said Xi was not welcome and called for a free Hong Kong.
Artificial intelligence
Engagement and Cooperation
Xi said China and the United States should draw on each other’s AI strengths, maintain dialogue and ensure AI remains under human control for human benefit.
Strategic Differences and Opposition
The article identifies AI as an ongoing area of difference between Washington and Beijing, and says the countries should not ignore broader strategic tensions while engaging on technology.
- Event
- White House state dinner for Xi Jinping hosted by Donald Trump
- Historic references
- World War II cooperation and Richard Nixon’s 1972 visit to China
- Artificial intelligence
- Xi called for dialogue, human control and people-centered AI development
- International issues
- The Middle East, Ukraine and the Korean Peninsula were discussed
- 2026 summits
- The leaders agreed to support each other’s hosting of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and G20 Summit
- Gift
- Trump presented Xi with a custom-made bald eagle statue
- Protests
- Demonstrators outside the White House chanted against Xi’s visit and called for a free Hong Kong