US President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House as the two leaders held high-level talks focused on the future of US-China relations.
The meeting brought trade and economic ties to the centre of discussions, with tariffs and market access among the major issues facing the world’s two largest economies. Both sides are seeking to manage disagreements while keeping communication between Washington and Beijing open.
Technology was another major area of attention, including artificial intelligence and advanced semiconductors. The United States and China remain major competitors in these sectors, while restrictions on sensitive technologies continue to create tensions between the two countries.
Regional security also featured in the talks, including concerns surrounding the Asia-Pacific and military tensions. Both governments have emphasized the importance of maintaining dialogue to prevent competition from developing into direct confrontation.
Trump has signaled an interest in negotiations on several disputed economic issues, while Xi has called for greater cooperation and a stable relationship between the two countries.
The White House meeting comes at a significant moment for US-China ties, with both governments balancing economic competition, national security concerns and the need for continued diplomatic engagement.
The talks highlight the challenge facing Washington and Beijing: managing deep differences while maintaining channels for cooperation and avoiding further escalation in their increasingly important global relationship.
