Trump and Xi Call for Managing Rivalry as AI Tops Agenda

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping called for managing competition between the world's two largest economies during Xi's state visit to Washington on Thursday, with trade, technology, and artificial intelligence topping the agenda. Trump welcomed Xi at the White House with formal ceremonies, praising their "great friendship" and noting joint work had advanced on bilateral issues. Xi emphasized enhanced communication and shared responsibility for global challenges, urging AI development serving public good under human oversight. US and Chinese officials had agreed before the summit to continue AI safety dialogue, including emergency communication mechanisms. The visit occurs amid disputes over trade, Taiwan, advanced technology restrictions, and rare earth minerals, with both nations seeking stability before November's trade truce deadline.