US-China Summit: Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for high-level trade and AI talks
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Donald Trump, Xi Jinping, Scott Bessent, He Lifeng
Washington D.C., USA
September 23, 2026
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Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington for a three-day state visit. President Trump and Xi are set to discuss trade, AI guardrails, and Taiwan. Security is tightened amid planned protests by human rights groups. Treasury Secretary Bessent and Vice Premier He Lifeng held preliminary talks on economic stability.
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