US President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet at the White House, clash over strengthening AI dialogue and Taiwan issue

[Washington Current Affairs] U.S. President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met at the White House on the 24th. According to China's state-run Xinhua news agency, the two leaders discussed artificial intelligence (AI), which is a topic of growing concern as its capabilities rapidly improve, and agreed to strengthen dialogue. Meanwhile, during the meeting, Mr. Xi urged the United States to "handle the Taiwan issue carefully" and discouraged the Trump administration's plans to sell arms to Taiwan.

US President Trump talks with Chinese president about AI, etc.

Regarding the field of AI, Mr. Xi pointed out that the two countries "have competition, but can cooperate." "We can exchange views on the risks and benefits and jointly prevent the misuse and abuse of AI," he said. Trump responded, saying, ``We should maintain dialogue and strengthen cooperation.''

Regarding trade, the two leaders praised the agreement held on the 23rd between Treasury Secretary George Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng to extend the term of the ``truce'' in the trade war, including lowering tariffs and easing export restrictions on rare earths. "We should continue the dialogue and reach a better agreement," Trump said.

Xi also reiterated that on the Taiwan issue, ``China's position is clear: national unification and territorial integrity.'' He called on the US side to oppose ``Taiwan independence'' and ``adhere to the correct position.'' Regarding the situation in Iran, he called for a resolution through dialogue and an early end to the hostilities.