Foreign Affairs
Xi Returns to Washington After Ten Years: 'Does Not Let Himself Be Intimidated by Trump'
US President Donald Trump is hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping for a two-day state visit, marking a significant breakthrough in relations between the world's two largest economies. Despite previous trade tensions and insults, Trump expressed admiration for Xi, welcoming him at Andrews Air Force Base with rare personal gestures. The visit aims to maintain stability, potentially extending a year-long trade truce agreed upon in Busan last October. Observers suggest Xi seeks to preserve the current favorable situation, where China has resisted US tariffs without escalation. Discussions may cover extending the trade ceasefire, increased exports of rare minerals from China in exchange for lower US import duties, and potential cooperation on artificial intelligence. Issues such as Taiwan arms sales and Iran are also expected to be addressed, with China urging the US to delay weapon sales to Taiwan again.
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