Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:01pm on 24 Sep 2026,Thursday International
US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on September 24 for high-level talks covering trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan and broader security issues. During their meeting, Xi urged Washington to oppose “Taiwan independence,” according to China’s state news agency. Trump and Xi also highlighted the need for stable relations and continued dialogue between their countries. Trade remains a central issue, with both sides considering an extension of their existing truce. The leaders are also expected to discuss Iran, military communication and technology. Xi’s visit is his first to Washington in more than a decade. (PC: X)