Yahoo News Singapore · 24 Sep, 21:53 · Artificial Intelligence briefing

Trump and Xi discuss trade, AI, Taiwan in Washington

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held discussions in Washington covering critical bilateral issues.

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US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held discussions in Washington covering critical bilateral issues. Key topics included ongoing trade negotiations, the strategic development and regulation of artificial intelligence, and complex geopolitical tensions regarding Taiwan. These high-level talks aim to stabilise relations between the world’s two largest economies while addressing shared technological challenges. For professionals, this dialogue signals a potential shift in global economic policy and regulatory frameworks, particularly concerning cross-border commerce and technology standards.

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