Trump Hosts Xi for White House Visit Amid Unresolved Issues

President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday for a state visit marked by a military ceremony and a formal dinner, while the leaders discussed trade, security and artificial intelligence. Their public remarks emphasized cooperation, but the visit’s broader policy outcomes remained unclear in accounts available Friday. Trump and Xi watched a military review in the Rose Garden, including a flyover by a B-2 bomber and four fighter jets. The ceremony followed a welcome in Washington and preceded private talks. At a White House appearance, Trump described his relationship with Xi as a friendship and said the two countries had made progress on trade. Xi called for healthy competition and cooperation, and said the two militaries should maintain regular dialogue to improve crisis prevention. The leaders’ discussions covered areas of continuing tension, including trade, Taiwan and artificial intelligence. A Chinese government readout reported that Xi urged the United States to oppose Taiwan independence during the bilateral meeting.