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US President Donald Trump is set to host Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington this week, with trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan and critical minerals expected to feature prominently in talks between the leaders of the world’s two largest economies.
Xi is due to arrive in Washington on Wednesday, when Trump is expected to personally greet him at Joint Base Andrews — an unusual gesture for a US president. The visit will include a formal White House arrival ceremony and a state dinner on Thursday.
The trip marks Xi’s first visit to the United States in more than a decade and follows Trump’s visit to China in May. The two leaders are scheduled to meet at the White House on Thursday.
Trade is expected to be a central issue. A tariff truce agreed after a Trump-Xi meeting in South Korea in October 2025 is due to expire on November 10, raising expectations that the leaders could discuss extending the arrangement.
The agreement had eased some of the trade tensions between Washington and Beijing, including US tariff measures and Chinese restrictions on rare-earth exports. US and Chinese officials have continued negotiations ahead of the summit, including discussions on agriculture, non-tariff barriers and critical minerals.
Taiwan is also expected to be a sensitive issue. China’s ambassador to the US said Wednesday that Taiwan and human rights were Beijing’s “red lines” ahead of the summit. China has repeatedly opposed US arms sales to Taiwan.
Artificial intelligence is another emerging priority. Washington and Beijing are competing for technological leadership, while officials have discussed possible mechanisms for greater communication on AI safety and security.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng discussed a possible bilateral AI safety notification mechanism during talks in New York ahead of the summit. The proposal would create a channel for discussing major AI-related incidents and national-security concerns.
The three-day visit is expected to feature considerable ceremony, including a White House state dinner attended by prominent technology and business leaders. The high-profile welcome reflects the importance both sides attach to managing a relationship marked by deep economic ties as well as disputes over trade, technology, Taiwan and other strategic issues.
Source : BBC
