Trump Welcomes Xi Jinping to White House 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 discuss trade, tariffs, and artificial intelligence. Trump called their relationship "a great friendship" and welcomed Xi with a military flyover. The leaders addressed AI development, with Xi stressing it must remain under human control and Trump emphasizing its strategic importance. On Wednesday, the U.S. and China extended a trade truce into January, keeping current tariffs in place while broader negotiations continue. Some lawmakers from both parties criticized the warm reception, citing concerns over China's authoritarian governance, Taiwan sovereignty, and export controls on advanced chips. A state dinner is scheduled for further talks, though analysts doubt major agreements will emerge.