Xi Jinping received with grandeur by Trump, Beijing reaffirms its priorities

During a visit to the White House, Xi Jinping was warmly received by Donald Trump in a lavish ceremony, marking his first visit to the building in over ten years. Trump spoke of a 'great friendship' with Xi, while Xi called for avoiding conflict between the two powers, emphasizing the need to contain the Sino-American rivalry. Xi also reaffirmed China's priorities regarding Taiwan, Iran, and artificial intelligence, warning against confrontation and the 'Thucydides trap' theory.