US foreign policy Trump-Xi live updates: leaders of US and China to talk AI and trade in major Washington meeting Trump wants China to use its influence with Iran, while Xi seeks a halt to US arms sales to Taiwan LIVE Updated 1m ago Guardian staff Thu 24 Sep 2026 09.36 EDTFirst published on Thu 24 Sep 2026 09.30 EDT Share Key events 1m ago What’s on the agenda for the Trump-Xi summit, and what won’t they discuss? 8m ago Trump and Xi to talk AI and trade in major Washington meeting Donald Trump reacts after a B1 bomber flew past during the national anthems while he greeted Xi Jinping in Maryland on 23 September. Photograph: Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images Donald Trump reacts after a B1 bomber flew past during the national anthems while he greeted Xi Jinping in Maryland on 23 September. Photograph: Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images From 8m ago Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping have plenty to cover when they sit down for talks Thursday at the White House. The US and Chinese leaders are tackling issues like trade irritants, artificial intelligence safeguards and the war in Iran. Trump wants China to use its influence with Iran, while Xi seeks a halt to US arms sales to Taiwan. A fragile trade truce had been set to expire in November, but the two countries agreed Wednesday to extend it for two months. This is Xi’s first state visit to the US in more than a decade. Stick with us as we bring you the latest lines. Key events 1m ago What’s on the agenda for the Trump-Xi summit, and what won’t they discuss? 8m ago Trump and Xi to talk AI and trade in major Washington meeting The leaders of the world’s two superpowers are meeting in the US on Thursday for Xi Jinping’s first state visit to the US in more than a decade. The last time the Chinese president was hosted in Washington (by Barack Obama in 2015), the issues on the agenda included cybercrime, technology, the climate crisis and human rights. The star of the day was Ne-Yo, who serenaded Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, with Peng reportedly singing along at the state dinner. This time, Xi is meeting Donald Trump, who has overhauled the world order and recalibrated the US-China relationship. Trump is contending with a China that is in a much stronger position than it was 10 years ago. Click the link below for five things to look out for at the US-China summit. What’s on the agenda for the Trump-Xi summit, and what won’t they discuss? Read more Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping have plenty to cover when they sit down for talks Thursday at the White House. The US and Chinese leaders are tackling issues like trade irritants, artificial intelligence safeguards and the war in Iran. Trump wants China to use its influence with Iran, while Xi seeks a halt to US arms sales to Taiwan. A fragile trade truce had been set to expire in November, but the two countries agreed Wednesday to extend it for two months. This is Xi’s first state visit to the US in more than a decade. Stick with us as we bring you the latest lines. Explore more on these topics US foreign policy US politics China Donald Trump Xi Jinping Trump tariffs AI (artificial intelligence) Share Reuse this content Most viewed Most viewed
Trump-Xi live updates: leaders of US and China to talk AI and trade in major Washington meeting
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Trump wants China to use its influence with Iran, while Xi seeks a halt to US arms sales to Taiwan The leaders of the world’s two superpowers are meeting in the US on Thursday for Xi Jinping’s first state visit to the US in more than a decade. The last time the Chinese president was hosted in Washington (by Barack Obama in 2015), the issues on the agenda included cybercrime, technology, the climate crisis and human rights. The star of the day was Ne-Yo, who serenaded Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, with Peng reportedly singing along at the state dinner. This time, Xi is meeting Donald Trump, who has overhauled the world order and recalibrated the US-China relationship. Trump is contending with a China that is in a much stronger position than it was 10 years ago. Click the link below for fiv…
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