Trump Hosts Xi Jinping for State Dinner Amid AI Competition

U.S. President Donald Trump is hosting Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the White House for a three-day visit, which includes a state dinner and several meetings to discuss trade, technology, and other issues. The evening's guest list features top tech executives from major U.S. companies, including Apple CEO Tim Cook, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

Trump and Xi are expected to discuss their countries' competing interests in artificial intelligence, as well as the risks associated with its development. Washington and Beijing have agreed to extend a trade truce until January 10, but analysts say no major breakthroughs are likely during this visit. The two leaders may agree on specific tariffs, cooperation in fighting drug trafficking, or expansion of military dialogue.

The presence of tech executives at the state dinner is seen as an effort to encourage collaboration and ease tensions between the U.S. and China in the field of AI. However, competition between the two nations may limit the scope of any agreements reached during the visit.