Xi and Trump to Hold Summit on Trade, Tech, and Security

Chinese President Xi Jinping will make a state visit to the United States from Wednesday to Friday, culminating in a summit with President Donald Trump on Thursday, September 24. This marks Xi's first state visit to the US since 2015, though he attended APEC in 2023. Trump will greet Xi at Andrews Air Force Base on Wednesday, a rare diplomatic gesture. Thursday's schedule includes a White House welcome ceremony, military review, delegation talks, and a state dinner with tech leaders like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook, and Jensen Huang. Friday features a smaller meeting and a visit to the National Archives. This is the second Xi-Trump meeting in four months, following May's talks in Beijing that established a "constructive relationship of strategic stability." Key issues include trade tensions, with Washington seeking access to rare earths and critical minerals, while Beijing pushes for eased restrictions on advanced technology. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Vice Premier He Lifeng met in New York to prepare, agreeing on a bilateral body to reduce trade barriers and launching an AI dialogue.