Trump and Xi Seek Closer US-China Cooperation on Trade and AI

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have called for increased cooperation in trade, technology, artificial intelligence and security between the US and China. They have also emphasized maintaining stability in relations.

Trump expressed pride in the relationship between the two nations, calling his relationship with Xi a strong friendship. He said the two leaders would continue working toward a better future and discuss security, technology and AI. Trump also said the US and China were working toward a more balanced trade relationship.

Xi, who was visiting the US at Trump's invitation, said the two countries had a responsibility as major powers to support global development. He said the interests of the US and China were closely connected and that there was significant room for cooperation.

Xi said he was ready to work with Trump to keep bilateral relations on a steady path and build what he called a constructive relationship based on strategic stability. He added that cooperation between the two countries could not solve every global problem but could help address many of them.

AI Takes Center Stage

AI played a prominent role in Xi's broader remarks. He added that both countries have the capacity and responsibility to create and control AI that will enrich humanity and be kept in check. Trump also identified AI and technology as key areas for discussion.

Xi said the competition between the two countries should be controlled, adding that it is not a confrontation, but a race to improve. He also encouraged both parties to refrain from any aggression and to continue maintaining military communication and mechanism for crisis prevention.

Key Highlights

• Xi said China would keep its market open to US companies and called for fair treatment of Chinese firms in the US.
• Both sides discussed expanding cooperation on counter-narcotics and law enforcement, along with possible increases in direct flights.
• Xi invited 100,000 young Americans to visit China over the next five years for study and exchange programmes.
• Xi also highlighted people-to-people ties, including the planned arrival of pandas Pingping and Fu Xuan at Zoo Atlanta. He referred to US-China cooperation during World War II and said peaceful coexistence should remain the goal.
• He also said China's national rejuvenation and Trump's goal of making America great again could move forward together while both countries work to strengthen ties and contribute to global development.