Trump Hosts Xi at State Dinner Amid Tensions

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Washington: US President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping at a spectacular White House state dinner on Thursday, completing a day full with military ceremonial, diplomatic theatre and high-profile meetings. Xi's visit to Washington is his first in over a decade.

Despite the polite public display, significant disagreements persist between Washington and Beijing. Trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan, Iran, and geopolitical competition were among the top themes at the summit. The two sides also agreed to extend their trade truce, while several important concerns remained unsolved.

The occasion brought together top American technology and business giants such as Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, Tim Cook, Jensen Huang, and Sam Altman, highlighting the growing importance of technology and artificial intelligence in US-China relations.

Trump lauded his relationship with Xi and highlighted cooperation, while Xi urged the two countries to handle their differences and preserve discussion. The ceremony conveyed camaraderie, but the meeting revealed how much geopolitical conflict remains behind the diplomatic warmth.