Xi sets red lines for Trump during lavish White House visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping told US President Donald Trump on Thursday that Beijing and Washington must peacefully manage their superpower rivalry, during a state visit marked by lavish White House pomp. Xi laid down red lines on AI, Taiwan, and the Iran war. Xi said the two countries must ensure "no conflict and no confrontation," and warned that AI development should remain "under human control," contrasting with Trump's dismissal of AI threats. Trump hailed their "truly great friendship" and said they discussed security, technology, and "super intelligence." The visit featured a military flyover, a helicopter tour, and a state dinner with US tech CEOs. No major breakthroughs are expected, as the trip focuses on managing friction amid Trump's tariffs and tensions over Taiwan, Iran, and trade.