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This is the first time since 1962 that a US president has personally received a Chinese president upon arrival in Washington, according to the BBC. The meeting takes place ahead of further discussions on technology, security and global governance.
When the Chinese president landed in Washington around midnight on Thursday night, he was received by Trump in person - an unusually welcoming gesture from a US president. According to the BBC, it was the first time it had happened since 1962.
The kindness and friendship the two leaders want to display continued to permeate their opening speeches to each other.
Trump welcomed Xi and his wife Peng Liyuan, emphasizing his "strong friendship" with his guest and the mutual respect they have for each other.
During the meeting, they will, among other things, discuss AI and security issues, he said, and in his welcome speech drew several parallels to how the countries have cooperated, not least during the Second World War.
- The decisions we make on these issues today can create peace and success for decades to come. President Xi and I will continue to work together to create a better future for both our countries, he said.
Xi responded with the same kindness and also praised the leaders' good cooperation.
- China and the US may not solve all the world's problems, but without our cooperation, many of the world's problems would be difficult to solve.
One of those issues is AI, Xi said, stressing the responsibility of the superpowers to ensure that it is humans who control AI, and not the other way around.
- We have both the capacity and the responsibility to develop and manage AI and ensure that the development of AI is always under human control and serves the best interests of humans.
After the brief press meeting, Trump and Xi will exchange gifts and watch a military display before sitting down for two talks, one with just the presidents and one with other ministers and advisers. Afterwards, a banquet awaits where, among other things, sea bass is served. The state visit then continues on Friday.
During his speech, Xi revealed the Chinese gift to the United States - two pandas that will soon arrive at a zoo in Atlanta. "Ambassadors of friendship," he called the pandas named Ping Ping and Fu Shuang.
According to previous announcements, the pandas will be allowed to stay in Atlanta for ten years.
AI outlook â possibilities, not facts
The US and China will launch a formal AI security cooperation framework in the coming months.
Likely · Within months
Pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang will become a popular feature at Zoo Atlanta and increase attendance significantly in their first year.
Very likely · Within months

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