US President Donald Trump received Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House on 24 September 2026. The visit was the Chinese leader's first to Washington in more than a decade.
The two sides agreed to extend the trade truce, which was due to expire in November, until 10 January 2027. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that the talks would continue.
Artificial intelligence and Taiwan were on the agenda. Xi Jinping stressed that the leading powers must manage the development of AI so that it always remains under human control and serves the well-being of people.
Trump, for his part, said he saw no need for new restrictions on AI and wanted to leave the technology "where it is." Disagreements on this issue remained noticeable.
On Taiwan, Xi urged the United States to act with caution and to oppose the island's independence. The Chinese side reaffirmed its position, but no concrete progress followed.
The meeting took place in an atmosphere of ceremonial warmth, yet key disagreements over tariffs, technology and security persisted. What lies ahead for relations between the two powers?
Official statements emphasize the importance of dialogue, but real movement on difficult issues is so far being deferred to future rounds of negotiations.
