Trump hosts Xi for state visit amid trade and tech tensions

President Trump is hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state visit in Washington this week, the first in over a decade, despite ongoing tensions over semiconductor chips, tariffs, and China's ties with Iran and Russia. The visit includes a formal meeting and state dinner on Thursday. The two leaders will address trade, technology, and Taiwan, with a tariff truce expiring November 10 and a proposed U.S.-China "Board of Trade" announcement expected. Experts predict few tangible policy outcomes, viewing the visit largely as a symbolic show of personal diplomacy between the two leaders. The visit has drawn bipartisan criticism from lawmakers citing concerns over China's actions in Iran and AI risks. However, some analysts note Trump's approach aligns with public opinion favoring cooperation over conflict with China.