Trump and Xi Discuss AI Cooperation at White House

The meeting, which marked the second encounter between the two heads of state in six months, focused on balancing competitive technological advancement with shared oversight. While Trump emphasized the nomenclature of the industry, Xi highlighted a more structural approach to global cooperation. According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Xi argued that the two nations should leverage each other’s strengths rather than defaulting to defensive posturing.

Xi further outlined a framework for AI governance, stressing that the technology must remain under human control. He advocated for a people-centered development model aimed at preventing misuse. This dialogue coincides with intensifying pressure to regulate Chinese open-source systems and broader concerns over semiconductor supply chain stability. Despite the focus on technical collaboration, the sessions also touched on sensitive regional issues, with Xi urging the U.S. to handle the Taiwan question with caution.