Xi visits Trump: Lavish welcome, long list of disputes

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington on Wednesday for a reciprocal visit following President Trump's May trip to Beijing, with a lavish program planned. The two leaders face a long list of disputes, including trade, technology, and geopolitical tensions. The visit comes as a key trade truce expires in November, with both sides seeking a middle-ground extension. Talks will also cover AI competition, Iran, Russia sanctions, and US arms sales to Taiwan, though experts expect limited breakthroughs. Trump signed a defense agreement with Denmark and Greenland just before Xi's arrival, potentially straining the summit. Experts say the visit itself is the message, with both leaders seeking to manage a "strategic stalemate" rather than achieve major progress.