Xi Jinping makes first US state visit in over a decade, meets Trump in Washington

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington on Wednesday for his first state visit to the White House in over a decade, meeting with US President Donald Trump amid heightened tensions between the two powers. The visit, scheduled from September 23 to 25, aims to open new dialogue channels on trade, economic, and geopolitical disputes. Xi and Trump previously met in Beijing in May, agreeing to pursue "constructive strategic stability" in bilateral relations. Key issues include Taiwan, with Xi warning mismanagement could lead to conflict, and a suspended $14 billion arms package. A trade truce from October expires November 10, while rare earths and AI governance remain contentious topics.