Trump and Xi meet at White House with no major breakthroughs

President Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday for a lavish summit that yielded no breakthroughs on key issues like AI, trade, Taiwan, and the Iran war, despite heavy symbolism and a state dinner. The leaders held talks and a black-tie dinner with tech CEOs, while Xi urged the US to oppose "Taiwan independence" and called for healthy competition and regular military dialogue. Trump emphasized his personal friendship with Xi, though no concrete agreements were announced. The meeting occurred as Trump faces pressure over Iran hostilities and AI growth, with Xi's first Washington visit in over a decade highlighting a power shift after the trade war. Analysts note firm US export controls on tech are likely to remain.