Trump hosts Xi for three-day US visit with trade, Taiwan, and AI on agenda
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the United States Wednesday for a three-day visit hosted by President Donald Trump, marking his first White House visit in over a decade. The two leaders are set to discuss trade, Iran, Taiwan, strategic minerals, and artificial intelligence. Trump personally welcomed Xi and his wife Peng Liyuan on the tarmac with a red carpet, military honors, and a bomber flyover, an unusual gesture for a foreign leader. Washington and Beijing agreed Wednesday to extend their trade truce until January 10, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent noting China lags on agricultural purchases. A formal White House reception Thursday includes a military parade and gala dinner hosted by Melania Trump, with tech leaders Sam Altman, Jensen Huang, and Elon Musk attending. Friday features tea and a visit to the National Archives.