Trump and Xi meet at White House, cite progress on bilateral issues

President Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday for a state visit, the first by a Chinese leader in over a decade, calling their meeting "great" and citing "extraordinary progress" on bilateral issues. During talks, Trump advocated for unrestricted AI development to maintain US competitiveness, while Xi stressed both nations' responsibility to manage the technology under human control. Both leaders emphasized cooperation, with Xi warning that confrontation would harm both countries. The visit began with an official welcome ceremony in the South Lawn, including a military review and flyover, and continues through Friday. Trump also highlighted Xi's personal interest in granite during his remarks to the press.