Trump-Xi summit: Four key takeaways from Washington meeting

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Washington, DC, on Thursday, emphasizing stable ties while leaving major disputes over Iran, Taiwan, and trade unresolved. Trump called the meeting "great," and Xi urged avoiding a "Thucydides Trap" between the rising and existing powers. During the second day of Xi's three-day visit, both leaders stressed dialogue despite tensions from Trump's tariffs and the ongoing US war on Iran. Xi backed returning to a broken interim Iran deal, while no breakthroughs were reported. US lawmakers gave mixed reactions, with some criticizing the lavish welcome and others praising diplomacy. Xi also pressed Trump to oppose Taiwanese independence, following Trump's May decision to postpone a $14bn arms package for Taipei. The White House has not released its own summary, and US public opinion remains divided on prioritizing relations with Beijing versus defending Taiwan.