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Trump-Xi summit live: Trade, AI, Iran and Taiwan top US-China talks

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Xi’s first White House visit in more than a decade comes amid ongoing disputes over trade, AI, Taiwan and war in Iran.

Key facts

  • Xi’s first White House visit in more than a decade comes amid ongoing disputes over trade, AI, Taiwan and war in Iran.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 UTC.

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  1. China confirms first AI talks with U.S. have taken place, hints at trade truce extension

  2. US says China trade truce extended as Trump welcomes Xi

  3. Trump-Xi summit live: Trade, AI, Iran and Taiwan top US-China talks

  4. Trump, Xi expected to talk Taiwan, AI, trade and Iran as DC summit kicks off

  5. Oil prices back up as U.S. and Iran trade threats to expand 7-month war

  6. Oil prices rise as investors seek progress on U.S.-Iran talks

  7. Russia ‘truly’ appreciates U.S. invite to G20 summit — but hasn't decided if Putin will go

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