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Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in the United States for a high-profile state visit, marking a notable bilateral engagement with US President Donald Trump. In a rare diplomatic gesture not seen in over six decades, President Trump personally welcomed the Chinese leader upon arrival at the air base outside Washington. The visit sets the stage for extensive bilateral meetings at the White House and delegation-level discussions focusing on trade, artificial intelligence, critical minerals, and supply chain frictions. While contentious issues regarding technology, tariffs, and geopolitical disputes remain prominent, both nations aim to maintain strategic stability and prevent escalation into open confrontation. Pre-summit discussions between economic officials have also addressed trade truces and upcoming state dinner engagements featuring leading technology industry leaders.
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