Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Xi Urges Trump to Oppose Taiwan Independence, Expand AI Cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping met U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on September 24.
Xi asked the United States not to support Taiwan independence.
China says Taiwan is part of China and wants national reunification.
Xi and Trump also talked about improving trade between their countries.
Xi said China and the United States should cooperate more on artificial intelligence.
He said AI should remain under human control and not be misused.
The leaders discussed conflicts and security issues in several parts of the world.
They also agreed to support each other in hosting major international meetings in 2026.
Xi Jinping urged the United States to oppose Taiwan independence and handle the Taiwan question cautiously.
Xi and Donald Trump discussed building a stable relationship centered on cooperation, managed competition and dialogue.
Xi called for expanded China-US artificial intelligence cooperation, including discussions about risks and preventing misuse.
The leaders supported continued economic and trade talks after their teams reached a new joint arrangement.
They also discussed the Middle East, Ukraine, the Korean Peninsula, and support for 2026 APEC and G20 summits.
- Who
- Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump.
- What
- They discussed Taiwan, China-U.S. relations, trade, artificial intelligence and international issues.
- When
- September 24, during Xi's three-day visit to the United States.
- Where
- The White House in Washington.
- Why
- To discuss bilateral relations, economic and trade ties, Taiwan, AI cooperation and major regional issues.
- Meeting date
- September 24
- Location
- The White House, Washington
- Taiwan position
- Xi urged the United States to oppose Taiwan independence and handle the Taiwan question cautiously.
- AI cooperation
- Xi and Trump supported continued dialogue and expanded cooperation on artificial intelligence.
- Trade discussions
- The leaders backed continued economic and trade dialogue after consultations between their teams.
- Other issues
- They exchanged views on the Middle East, the Ukraine crisis and the Korean Peninsula.
- 2026 events
- They agreed to support each other in hosting the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting and G20 Summit.