Trump and Xi meet to stress personal rapport
President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met for talks that emphasized ceremony and personal rapport while leaving major disputes unresolved. The leaders discussed Iran, trade, Taiwan and artificial intelligence, with Trump stressing their friendship and Xi urging healthy competition and careful handling of Taiwan; Xi also warned against the "Thucydides trap" and resisted U.S. pressure on Iran. They agreed AI should remain under human control. Analysts noted the meeting appeared to focus more on pomp than on concrete policy. The immediate consequence is a short-term easing of escalation risk, but significant bilateral tensions remain.
Leaders signaled cooperation but left major disputes unresolved
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Tensions have grown over Iran, trade and Taiwan. The leaders met and spoke about these issues. Their rapport could reduce immediate risks but core disputes may persist.
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