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2026 Xi-Trump summits
B-2 Spirit, AI cooperation, no US-China conflict: key Xi-Trump takeaways so far
In morning remarks of state visit’s second day, US president and Chinese leader seek to project image of stability between the two sides.
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Beyond the Rose Garden and the military review, Trump and Xi get down to business
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Xi stresses Beijing’s Taiwan position to Trump in Oval Office meeting
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Chinese CEOs fly to US on own, await invites to Trump’s state dinner for Xi
Sources say executives did not fly with Xi’s official party or aboard his aircraft, unlike Trump’s CEO-heavy entourage for May China visit.
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Xi’s US welcome highlights lack of reception for Takaichi
Online comparisons of the two leaders’ arrivals in the US this week have raised questions over how Washington treats its Tokyo ally.
24 Sep 2026 - 8:20PM
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Red carpet for Xi, Trump’s US$5m helipad: US trip day 1 highlights
From first ladies Peng, Melania renewing acquaintance to helicopter that Xi likely won’t board, some highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
24 Sep 2026 - 7:50PM
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US tenor Christopher Macchio booked for Xi-Trump state dinner performance
The vocalist has been a feature at a series of the president’s events, most recently at the Republican Midterm Convention.
24 Sep 2026 - 7:26PM
Tenor Christopher Macchio performs at the Republican National Convention in Dallas, Texas, on September 10. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
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Peng Liyuan’s English takes the spotlight in exchange with Melania Trump
Video of Chinese and US first ladies goes viral as education experts debate the importance of English for students.
24 Sep 2026 - 7:09PM
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Summits for all diplomatic seasons: how the US has set the stage for Xi Jinping
From informal walk-and-talks to a state dinner, Chinese leader’s past meetings reveal the roles of personal rapport and official diplomacy.
24 Sep 2026 - 5:54PM
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US, China agree two-month trade truce extension ahead of summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping received a rare runway reception after touching down on Wednesday ahead of a White House meeting with US President Donald Trump.
24 Sep 2026 - 5:17PM
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China’s role in AI development by US remains ‘indispensable’: Zheng Yongnian
Neither nation can manage AI risks alone, top Chinese policy adviser warns ahead of Xi-Trump summit where the tech is tipped to loom large.
24 Sep 2026 - 4:57PM
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President Xi Jinping shows US counterpart Donald Trump around the Zhongnanhai leadership compound, in Beijing on May 15. Photo: AP
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As Trump greets Xi at Joint Base Andrews, his gloves trigger online buzz
Overcoat and gloves on mild autumn day prompt speculation, with Trump the only one of the two first couples dressed this way.
24 Sep 2026 - 4:05PM
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Video of US military adjusting red carpet for China’s Xi sparks online backlash
12-second clip goes viral, with US commenters drawing comparisons with Trump’s treatment of other world leaders.
24 Sep 2026 - 3:34PM
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Big picture or big deals? What the Xi-Trump summit holds for China and the US
The focus may be about diplomatic optics, but reinforcing stability may be an achievement in itself, observers say.
24 Sep 2026 - 12:12PM
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Peng Liyuan and Melania Trump renew acquaintance as Xi arrives in US
The first ladies shared a light moment beside the honour guard at Joint Base Andrews, where they had met during the Trumps’ first term.
24 Sep 2026 - 7:06AM
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US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump greet Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
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US restricts visas for birth tourism ahead of Xi’s summit with Trump
China has been a central focus of Washington’s efforts to crack down on the practice, with large-scale operations targeted.
24 Sep 2026 - 8:44AM
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Xi lands in US for high-stakes summit with Trump amid deep tensions
Chinese leader begins 48-hour visit as Trump seeks progress on AI, Iran, rare earths and trade, with expectations for deals low.
24 Sep 2026 - 8:21AM
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Xi calls for cooperation with US after Trump’s airport welcome – as it happened
The Chinese president began a three-day visit to Washington, with a host of vital topics to be discussed.
24 Sep 2026 - 3:34PM
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US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping participate in an arrival ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Photo: AP
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All you need to know about a state visit, as US rolls out red carpet for Xi
On these grand occasions, which aim to strengthen relationships between countries, it’s more than just pomp and pageantry involved.
24 Sep 2026 - 8:45AM
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China-Latin America relations
Paraguay’s president urges UN to let Taiwan in, calls island’s exclusion ‘a stain’
South American leader backs Taiwan’s UN participation and warns of global fallout from a strait conflict.
24 Sep 2026 - 4:52AM
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Americans are warming to China as Xi arrives for high-profile US visit: poll
China’s average rating has risen from 28 to 37 since 2021, with younger Americans and Democrats expressing warmer views.
24 Sep 2026 - 3:20AM
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Bessent announces 2-month extension of US-China trade truce
Scott Bessent and He Lifeng held an unscheduled meeting in Washington on Wednesday following Sunday’s productive trade talks.
24 Sep 2026 - 8:45AM
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Vice-Premier He Lifeng pose for a photograph at their meeting in Washington on Wednesday. Photo: @SecScottBessent/X
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Xi-Trump summit: China’s state car has already proved a match for the US ‘Beast’
The custom-built Hongqi N701 caught the eye of then-president Biden when he met the Chinese leader in San Francisco in 2023.
23 Sep 2026 - 9:07PM
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China hawks grumble over Trump’s lavish welcome planned for Xi state visit
Chorus of disapproval rises ahead of the Chinese leader’s arrival, even as others say the welcome is the show, not the deal.
23 Sep 2026 - 7:00PM
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China makes fentanyl goodwill move ahead of Xi’s ‘historic milestone’ US visit
China’s top envoy to US hails safeguards from head-of-state diplomacy, as Beijing rolls out severe penalties for non-pharma fentanyl crimes.
23 Sep 2026 - 7:27PM
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