U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a summit at the White House, addressing a range of topics including the situation on the Korean Peninsula.
According to China's state-run Xinhua News Agency, the two leaders confirmed a new joint agreement prepared by their economic and trade teams during the meeting on September 24. However, differences in their positions on artificial intelligence (AI) and Taiwan were reaffirmed.
Xi stated, "The economic and trade teams of both countries have conducted new negotiations and reached a new joint agreement," calling it "good news for our industries, our people, and the global economy." The specific details of the agreement were not disclosed. He emphasized the need to "expand the list of cooperation and reduce the list of issues" to ensure stable development in U.S.-China economic and trade relations.
Xi reiterated the concept of a 'constructive strategic stability relationship' as a new direction for bilateral ties. He noted that both countries had agreed to build such a relationship during their previous summit in May, stating that U.S.-China relations should focus on cooperation while managing competition and controlling differences to foster peace.
On AI, Xi highlighted the necessity for cooperation, asserting that both nations are AI powerhouses and can collaborate alongside competition. He stressed the importance of discussing the risks and benefits of AI, jointly preventing misuse, and ensuring that AI development remains under human control. Trump indicated he would discuss issues related to security, technology, and 'super intelligence.'
Regarding Taiwan, Xi presented a clearer stance, urging the U.S. to maintain a correct position against 'Taiwan independence' and to handle the Taiwan issue with caution. This reaffirmed China's view of the Taiwan issue as a core concern in U.S.-China relations.
Trump described Xi's state visit to the U.S. as a 'great visit,' stating, "Both the U.S. and China are major powers, and I maintain a deep and close communication with President Xi as a good friend." He emphasized that under their leadership, U.S.-China relations can develop positively. He also noted the achievements from the new negotiations conducted by their economic and trade teams, stating, "Both sides should continue dialogue and reach even better agreements." Trump added that "artificial intelligence is an issue related to the future of humanity," urging the U.S. and China to maintain dialogue and strengthen cooperation in the AI field.
In addition to trade and AI, the two leaders exchanged views on the situation in the Middle East, including Iran, the Ukraine crisis, and the Korean Peninsula. They also confirmed mutual support for the upcoming 2026 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit and the G20 summit.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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