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China

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Trump hosts Xi at White House for talks on tariffs, Iran war and AI

Sep 24, 2026

Al Jazeera English correspondent Alan Fisher reported live from the White House on President Trump's hosting of Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state visit, Xi's first to Washington in 11 years. The segment covered the formal welcome, brief public remarks focused on avoiding conflict, personal rapport, and discussions of tariffs, the Iran war, AI/super intelligence, security, and technology. It noted a pre-agreed two-month extension of the trade truce originally due to expire in November, a planned state dinner with tech executives, and domestic US criticism of the pomp amid allegations of Chinese intelligence support to Iran and Russia. Sourcing relied on the correspondent's on-site observations, direct quotes from Trump and Xi, and brief vox-pop style comments from unnamed Trump supporters and critics in Washington. No named experts or Chinese officials were interviewed; graphics were minimal, with the throughline contrasting ceremonial friendship against deep strategic rivalries.

▶ Source: Al Jazeera English

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Trump greets Xi at Joint Base Andrews as US extends China trade truce to Jan. 10

Sep 24, 2026

The FRANCE 24 segment reported on Chinese President Xi Jinping's three-day state visit to Washington, highlighted by President Trump's rare personal greeting of Xi's plane at Joint Base Andrews with red carpet, honor guard, and military flyover. It announced the US extension of the year-long trade truce (Busan Agreement) until January, giving negotiators more time on tariffs, rare earths, and technology. The report covered China's large trade surplus with the US driven by AI-related parts, expected talks on Iran (where China is unlikely to shift its partnership), and pressure from Xi to reduce US weapons sales to Taiwan with a $14 billion package pending. It noted this as the third face-to-face meeting since Trump returned to office in January 2025. Sourcing relied on official US announcements via Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Fox News, visual footage of the arrival, and standard diplomatic context. No named independent experts appeared; the throughline stressed improving optics and economic interdependence despite rivalry.

▶ Source: FRANCE 24 English