Xi Jinping says US-China competition "should be kept within bounds" at White House talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived at the White House for a state visit, and President Donald Trump welcomed him before formal talks. Trump focused on the relationship between the two leaders, while difficult issues remained on the agenda between the United States and China, economic rivals. In his remarks, Xi said the two countries’ rivalry should remain constructive and not become a zero-sum contest. Artificial intelligence was also on the agenda: Trump said in a Thursday social media post that AI, which he calls superintelligence, would be a priority amid concerns about its effects on jobs and human survival. Xi said both nations have a responsibility to keep AI under human oversight and directed toward public welfare. The visit takes place amid a major economic and security competition between the two powers.