At Trump meeting, Xi Jinping lays out terms to avoid US-China military conflict | US news
At a White House summit, Xi Jinping urged cooperation with Trump to avoid the “Thucydides trap” and military conflict. He proposed regular military dialogue, crisis communication, and student exchanges. Trump welcomed Xi, citing “great friendship” and balanced trade. Talks covered security, technology, and AI, amid US chip export controls and tariffs. A tariff truce was extended to February. Analysts remain skeptical of lasting agreements. China’s trade surplus with the US continues surging toward $1tn for a second year.
