Trump invites Xi Jinping to Washington amid high-stakes China talks

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Beijing: Following high-level discussions between the two leaders during Trump's state visit to China, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he has extended an invitation to Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit the White House on September 24.

Speaking at a state banquet that Xi hosted in Beijing's Great Hall of the People, Trump complimented the relationship between the two biggest economies in the world and called the summit talks "extremely positive and productive." He also invited Peng Liyuan, the First Lady of China.
The announcement was made during Trump's three-day visit to China, the first by a sitting U.S. president in over nine years, as both countries worked to improve tense relations caused by geopolitical crises, economic disagreements, and concerns with Taiwan.

According to Chinese state media, Chinese President Xi emphasised cooperation while warning that improper management of the Taiwan issue may result in "clashes and even conflicts."

Trade, technology, regional security, and the ongoing Iranian dispute have been the key topics of discussion at the Beijing summit, and both sides have openly indicated that they are eager to continue talking despite their strong strategic disparities.