Trump hosts Xi in Washington for trade and AI talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Washington, D.C., for the first time in over a decade, meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House to address trade, tariffs, and artificial intelligence amid ongoing negotiations. Trump described their relationship as "a great friendship," and the leaders struck a cordial tone, with Xi emphasizing that AI development must remain under human control. The visit follows a U.S.-China agreement to extend a trade truce into January, keeping current tariffs in place. The lavish welcome drew criticism from lawmakers in both parties, with Democrats warning against easing export controls on advanced chips and Republicans urging action on Taiwan. A state dinner is scheduled for further discussions, though analysts doubt major agreements will emerge.