Trump Hails 'Great Friendship' With Xi Jinping During White House Visit

U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on September 24, 2026, hailing their truly great friendship and announcing a two-month extension of the trade truce between the two nations.

The visit, marked by a lavish arrival ceremony featuring military flyovers, included discussions on security, technology, and artificial intelligence, which Trump referred to as super intelligence. Xi emphasized the shared responsibility of both countries to manage AI for good and ensure it remains under human control. The trade truce, originally set to expire in November, will now extend until January 10, 2027, a move announced by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

Trump personally greeted Xi at Joint Base Andrews on September 23, a rare gesture for a U.S. president. Despite the warm public reception and the trade truce extension, underlying tensions persist regarding trade, Taiwan, and China's support for Iran and Russia. Reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico were reportedly denied White House access on September 24, despite a federal judge's order for their reinstatement, while Chinese state media were present.