Trump and Xi open summit with panda deal and trade truce

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Donald Trump welcomed Xi Jinping to the White House for the first time in over a decade, marking the start of a three-day summit focused on spectacle, with talks on AI, trade, and Taiwan. Trump praised their "great friendship" and said they would discuss "pressing" issues like security and "super intelligence," while Xi stressed AI must remain under "human control." The leaders also announced two pandas for a US zoo. The summit includes a state banquet with tech executives, and a two-month trade truce extension. China warned against Taiwan arms sales, with Trump calling a $14 billion package a "negotiating chip." Analysts say Xi holds leverage, seeking stability favorable to China.


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