Trump-Xi summit live: US president hosts state dinner with tech leaders

Xi says AI should stay under human control, calls for renewed Iran talks U.S. President Donald Trump holds a binder as he stands next to Chinese President Xi Jinping before Xi delivers a speech during a state dinner at the White House on Sept. 24. © Reuters WASHINGTON/NEW YORK/TOKYO — Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump are holding their second summit of the year, amid lingering tensions over tariffs, rare earth materials, artificial intelligence and other issues. After Trump traveled to Beijing in May, the venue this time is Washington. The White House is putting on an elaborate show of welcoming the Chinese leader, including a state dinner. At the outset, upon Xi's arrival, the U.S. said the two sides agreed to extend their trade truce, which had been due to expire Nov. 10. But expectations for broader tangible results were modest, after their earlier meeting produced what many experts saw as symbolism over substance.

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