Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:13pm on 24 Sep 2026,Thursday International
As President Donald Trump hosts Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, lawmakers from parties are pressing him to address China’s role in Iran, Taiwan, trade and artificial intelligence. Republican Senator Roger Wicker criticised the state visit and urged discussions on China’s military pressure in the Indo-Pacific, Taiwan and AI. Republican senators also pressed for arms sales to Taiwan. Democrats, including Senate leader Chuck Schumer, warned against weakening export controls on advanced semiconductor chips and equipment, citing concerns about China’s AI capabilities. Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen urged Trump to confront Xi over Chinese support for Iran, including satellite imagery, weapons components and oil purchases. Congressional concerns contrast with Trump’s welcome for Xi.
