Trump and Xi Fail to Break Through on Taiwan, Ukraine, and AI
President Donald Trump hosted Chinese leader Xi Jinping for a lavish state banquet at the White House on Thursday, September 24, but the talks yielded no political breakthroughs on Taiwan, Ukraine, or artificial intelligence. During bilateral discussions, Xi urged the U.S. to oppose Taiwan independence, while Trump had previously suspended a nearly $14 billion arms package to Taiwan. On AI, Xi stressed human control over the technology, though sources say Trump will maintain strict export restrictions. No progress was made on Iran either. The banquet included tech executives like Elon Musk, Tim Cook, and Sam Altman. Trump highlighted personal ties between the nations, while Xi called for a new approach to bilateral relations. Trump also showcased his construction projects, including a new ballroom and helicopter pad.