US-China trade, AI, Iran and Taiwan to top agenda in Trump-Xi talks
Xi’s first White House visit in more than a decade comes amid ongoing disputes over trade, AI, Taiwan and war in Iran.

Xi’s first White House visit in more than a decade comes amid ongoing disputes over trade, AI, Taiwan and war in Iran.







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The announcements come as AI faces mounting concerns from populations across the United States.

Taiwan has staged live-fire drills with missiles and attack drones as Donald Trump prepares to host China’s Xi Jinping.
Dong Jun pitches shared security governance and military cooperation while warning against coercion.
Both leaders ‘expressed commitment’ to resolving contested border issue, India’s foreign ministry said.
New Delhi is rolling out the red carpet for BRICS, but blocked roads, evictions and restrictions have caused anger.
Fire breaks out on ship being repaired in the port of Qingdao, eastern China.
The response comes after three US agencies accused Chinese AI companies of exploiting American AI models.

Philippine Defence Secretary accused China of coercion, bullying and aggression after being handed a note mid-panel.
Chinese, Egyptian leaders discuss the US-Israel war on Iran, which has prompted regional powers to rethink defence.

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cairo and was greeted by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.