Xi urges Trump to manage US-China rivalry through dialogue

Chinese President Xi Jinping used his state visit to the United States to urge President Donald Trump to keep competition between the two countries from escalating into conflict, calling for sustained dialogue as leaders addressed areas of continuing tension. At a White House reception on Thursday, September 24, Xi said Washington and Beijing should maintain a boundary of no conflict or confrontation and that cooperation could benefit both countries, according to accounts of his remarks. He also called for regular communication between their militaries and said competition should remain within clear limits. Xi arrived in the United States on Wednesday for a three-day state visit. Trump welcomed him and Chinese First Lady Peng Liyuan at Joint Base Andrews, and Xi later attended a White House reception. The visit brought the two leaders together as trade, technology, security and other issues remained on the agenda. During remarks with Trump, Xi said the development of artificial intelligence should remain under human control, according to one account of the meeting.