Trump welcomed Xi Jinping to the White House for a state visit that critics say prioritized pageantry over substance. The two leaders agreed to extend a trade war pause until January 10, but closed-door talks yielded no breakthroughs on AI, Taiwan, or Iran. Senate Democrats criticized the summit, urging Trump to deliver approved security assistance to Taiwan.
Trump-Xi Summit Heavy on Symbolism, Light on Breakthroughs
Source: theguardian.com