Trump and Xi meet for high-stakes US state visit

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Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrives in the U.S. Wednesday for his first state visit in 11 years, meeting President Trump for high-stakes talks amid tense negotiations on trade, AI, and Taiwan. The second leaders' meeting this year follows a May Beijing summit, with both men facing domestic pressures: Trump ahead of midterms and Xi before a Party Congress. Fierce disputes continue over tariffs, rare earths, and technology restrictions. Taiwan remains a key red line for Beijing, with Xi expected to press for continued momentum on paused arms sales. Trade discussions include a potential tariff reduction framework and Chinese agricultural purchases, though mutual distrust persists.


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