Trump and Xi Pledge Stronger US-China Ties at White House Summit

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President Donald Trump said the US and China have "never gotten along better" during a White House visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping, as both leaders pledged to build a relationship promoting prosperity and security for future generations. Trump hosted Xi with military honors and a fighter jet flyover on Thursday, followed by a two-hour Oval Office meeting and a state dinner. Xi said the talks added "new substance" to the bilateral relationship, while both leaders referenced historical ties, including WWII cooperation and Nixon's 1972 visit. Xi drew a red line on Taiwan, urging prudence, and called for US-China cooperation on AI to prevent misuse. The dinner included tech executives like Elon Musk and Tim Cook, while protesters outside chanted slogans including "Free Tibet" and "Free Hong Kong."


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