Trump and Xi Vow Cooperation on Trade and AI

U.S. President Donald Trump said on September 24 ahead of his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping that the two countries can achieve a lot if they focus on common interests, expressing strong enthusiasm for the meeting's success. Speaking at a White House ceremony, Trump emphasized the importance of building a more balanced trade relationship, including U.S. agricultural and livestock access to the Chinese market. Xi responded that the two major nations bear historic responsibility for advancing human development and progress. Xi also indicated that both countries could lead the world in many fields, including artificial intelligence. The remarks came as the two leaders prepared for their formal talks in Washington.