Trump gave Xi Jinping a warm welcome. What did the talks accomplish?

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What happened

From the National Archives to the state dinner, President Trump and Xi Jinping looked comfortable together in Washington.

Two former NPR China correspondents on what the visit did and didn't deliver.

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  • Reported by NPR and published Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:13:54 UTC.

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