- President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held discussions during Xi's state visit, with no breakthroughs on Iran, Taiwan, trade, or AI safeguards.
- Tech executives attended a White House state dinner where Xi toasted Trump, despite protests over human rights concerns.
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