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US, China eye military ties boost, arms-control restart ahead of Xi visit
South China Morning PostLO·CN · US · TW·2 days ago
A former US official recounts planning challenges for a Chinese leader's visit, confirming Xi Jinping's state visit to the US is scheduled for September 24. The piece is retrospective and anecdotal, offering no new policy details. The visit signals continued high-level US-China engagement despite ongoing tensions.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping will undertake a three-day state visit to Washington starting September 23, culminating in a state dinner hosted by President Trump. Trump will personally greet Xi on the tarmac, a rare diplomatic gesture, signaling high-level engagement despite ongoing tensions. The agenda includes discussions on AI, trade, rare earths, fentanyl, Iran, and Taiwan, with a US-China AI dialogue planned.