Xi wraps up Washington visit with tour of US founding documents

Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded his three-day state visit to Washington on Friday with a tour of the National Archives, where US President Donald Trump showcased the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. The visit was criticized for its pomp and lack of substantive outcomes. The two leaders emphasized harmony between the world's largest economies, but no major progress was made on trade or artificial intelligence security. Xi's day began with tea at the White House, following a formal state dinner Thursday attended by tech industry magnates. The visit coincided with the 250th anniversary of the United States' founding. Trump gave Xi a personal tour of White House renovations, including a portrait gallery and a new helicopter landing pad, while the leaders held a 90-minute private meeting covering the Middle East, Ukraine, and the Korean Peninsula.