Trump and Xi hold a lavish three-day summit in Washington, featuring a White House banquet with high-ranking officials and a focus on economic cooperation. The event, which includes a $1.2 billion trade agreement extension, highlights the complex relationship between the two nations.
The summit features a ceremonial exchange, including a bald eagle sculpture gifted by Trump to Xi, and discussions on AI regulation. Despite the spectacle, critics argue the summit lacks substantive progress on issues like AI control and trade tensions.
Analysts suggest the summit may not resolve deep-seated differences between the US and China, with some calling it political theater. The event underscores the need for international cooperation on AI risks, though no concrete steps have been taken.
The summit also coincides with a federal court ruling allowing journalists from CNN, MSNBC, and Politico back into the White House, signaling a shift in media access policies under Trump.