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Trump Hosts Xi at State Dinner With Tech Leaders
President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for a special dinner at the White House.
Several major technology leaders attended, including Microsoft’s Satya Nadella and Google’s Sundar Pichai.
The dinner happened as the United States and China try to work together on artificial intelligence.
At the same time, the two countries compete to develop powerful computers, chips and AI systems.
Trump said technology and security would be important discussion topics.
Xi said both countries should make sure AI stays under human control and helps people.
Business leaders from many other industries also attended.
The evening included speeches, private meetings and a menu combining American ingredients with Chinese influences.
The event showed how important technology has become in relations between the two countries.
Satya Nadella, Sundar Pichai and Sanjay Mehrotra attended President Donald Trump’s White House state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The guest list included technology leaders such as Jensen Huang, Tim Cook, Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos.
Trump and Xi discussed security, technology and artificial intelligence during a day of ceremonial events and private talks.
The United States and China are seeking AI cooperation while competing over advanced chips, semiconductor equipment, computing power and AI models.
The dinner also brought together leaders from banking, manufacturing, aerospace, energy, pharmaceuticals and the Trump administration.
- Who
- President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping, senior officials and numerous corporate leaders, including Satya Nadella, Sundar Pichai and Sanjay Mehrotra.
- What
- A White House state dinner and related discussions involving United States-China relations, technology and artificial intelligence.
- Where
- The White House in Washington.
- When
- Thursday evening, following a day of ceremonial events and closed-door discussions.
- Why
- The United States and China were discussing cooperation on artificial intelligence while competing over advanced computing, semiconductors, AI models and computing access.
AI Cooperation
Technology Competition
Managing artificial intelligence
AI Cooperation
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping said the United States and China have an important role in discussing and managing artificial intelligence.
Technology Competition
The two countries are competing for dominance in advanced computing and semiconductors, including AI models and access to computing power.
Technology’s role in bilateral relations
AI Cooperation
Trump said decisions about security, technology and superintelligence could promote peace and prosperity for decades.
Technology Competition
The relationship remains marked by disputes over advanced computer chips and semiconductor-manufacturing equipment.
Key facts
- Host
- President Donald Trump
- Guest of honor
- Chinese President Xi Jinping
- Indian-origin technology leaders
- Satya Nadella, Sundar Pichai and Sanjay Mehrotra
- Main technology topic
- Artificial intelligence
- Other discussion topics
- Security and technology
- US-China technology competition
- Advanced computer chips, semiconductor-manufacturing equipment, AI models and computing power
- Dinner setting
- The White House, after ceremonial events and closed-door talks
Quotes
Donald Trump
President of the United States who hosted the state dinner
“Both China and the United States are major powers in artificial intelligence; we have the capability and the responsibility to develop and manage AI effectively, ensuring that its development remains under human control and benefits the people.”
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“The decisions we make in these areas today can promote peace and prosperity for decades and decades to come.”
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