Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.Join todayAlready a member? Log inMaira Butt & Jane DaltonFriday 25 September 2026 09:03 BSTTrump praises ‘truly great friendship’ with Chinese President Xi Jinping as superpower state visit gets underwayChinese leader Xi Jinping told President Donald Trump during a state visit to Washington that both nations must ensure artificial intelligence remains under human control.Xi's warning contrasts with Trump's recent dismissal of AI regulation concerns as a hoax during his address at the UN General Assembly.The Chinese leader attended a state dinner alongside prominent tech executives including Sam Altman, Elon Musk, Tim Cook and Jeff Bezos.Beyond technology, the two leaders are expected to discuss key geopolitical tensions, including arms sales to Taiwan and Beijing's ties with Iran.The bilateral meeting comes amid international backlash over Trump inviting Russian President Vladimir Putin to the upcoming G20 summit in Miami.In fullTrump and Xi clash over AI at tense US state visitMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in